Image: The IPL 2025 will resume on May 17 with enhanced security and revised fixtures / © News18
With the tensions between India and Pakistan ongoing, the biggest piece of good news for cricket fans is that the Indian Premier League 2025 is set to resume on 17th May 2025 as the tournament had been stopped on 9th May 2025 after a meeting with the BCCI and the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, which was supposed to take place on 8th May 2025 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, was stopped due to security concerns. With the situation growing more tense, many believed that the IPL would be suspended, and that’s exactly what happened and the decision to suspend the tournament was made after considering the safety issues.
But after further talks, the BCCI confirmed that the IPL would restart on 17th May, with extra security measures to keep everyone safe as Cricket fans were relieved to hear that the IPL would continue, as they had been eagerly waiting for the action to resume. While the political situation remains sensitive, the BCCI’s decision to resume the tournament shows their commitment to ensuring the event continues while keeping security a top priority and fans can now look forward to the tournament picking up from where it left off, as the BCCI’s quick decision has kept the excitement of the IPL alive for everyone around the world.
With the news of the Indian Premier League 2025 being restarted after a brief halt due to the military tensions between India and Pakistan, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a revised schedule to get the tournament back on track and now, with a ceasefire in place, the BCCI has planned to resume the league on May 17, 2025, ensuring the excitement continues for cricket fans.
| Date | Day | Time | Match | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-May-25 | Sat | 3:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Bengaluru |
| 17-May-25 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings | Jaipur |
| 18-May-25 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Delhi |
| 18-May-25 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow |
| 20-May-25 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Delhi |
| 21-May-25 | Tue | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Mumbai |
| 22-May-25 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants | Ahmedabad |
| 23-May-25 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru |
| 23-May-25 | Fri | 3:30 PM | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Jaipur |
| 24-May-25 | Sat | 3:30 PM | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad |
| 24-May-25 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi |
| 25-May-25 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Jaipur |
| 25-May-25 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow |
| 28-May-25 | Wed | 7:30 PM | Qualifier 1 | TBC |
| 30-May-25 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Eliminator | TBC |
| 31-May-25 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Qualifier 2 | TBC |
| 01-Jun-25 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Final | TBC |
The revised schedule includes 12 remaining league matches and four playoff games, making a total of 16 matches to be played. The BCCI has decided not to use Dharamsala as a venue anymore due to safety issues, especially after the floodlight failure incident during the Punjab Kings-Delhi Capitals match. Instead, the board has finalized other Indian cities, Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai and Ahmedabad, for hosting the league matches.
The knockout stages have been scheduled as Qualifier 1 on May 29, the Eliminator on May 30, Qualifier 2 on June 1, and the grand final on June 3, 2025 and while Hyderabad and Kolkata were initially set to host the playoffs, the BCCI is yet to confirm if these cities will retain their roles or if new venues will be selected and the 12 remaining league games promise thrilling action, with fans eagerly awaiting clashes between top teams like Gujarat Titans, who are leading the table, and others fighting for playoff spots.
Despite challenges, such as some overseas players hesitating to return due to safety concerns, the BCCI is determined to complete the season smoothly. Moreover, the players such as Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Travis Head along with the South African players like Marco Jansen, Kagiso Rabada, Gerald Coetzee and others are likely to miss the remainder part of the IPL as they have to prepare for the WTC Finals which is all set to start from June 11.
Till now, the IPL 2025 looks to be evenly balanced out as the battle for the top four is between seven teams, while the bottom three of the tournament are currently eliminated from the playoff race and with 58 matches played, the points table tells an exciting story of tight competition, with Gujarat Titans leading the pack and several teams hot on their heels as Gujarat Titans are at the top with 16 points from 11 matches, having won eight games. Their impressive net run rate (NRR) of +0.793 shows their dominance in both batting and bowling. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are right behind, also with 16 points from 11 matches and eight wins, but their NRR of +0.482 places them second.
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | Tied | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.793 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0.482 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 0.376 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 1.156 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 11 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 0.362 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | 0.193 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.469 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -1.192 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.718 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.992 |
Punjab Kings hold third place with 15 points from 11 matches, including seven wins and one no-result, with an NRR of +0.376 and Mumbai Indians, with 14 points from 12 matches and seven wins, sit in fourth, boosted by a strong NRR of +1.156. Delhi Capitals are in fifth with 13 points from 11 matches, having secured six wins and one no-result, with an NRR of +0.362. They’re still in the playoff hunt but need consistent wins as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are sixth with 11 points from 12 matches, including five wins and one no-result, and an NRR of +0.193.
Lucknow Super Giants, with 10 points from 11 matches and five wins, are seventh, but their negative NRR of -0.469 makes their path tougher and at the bottom, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals, and Chennai Super Kings are out of contention as Sunrisers have 7 points from 11 matches, with three wins and one no-result, and a poor NRR of -1.192. Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings, both with 6 points from 12 matches and three wins each, are at ninth and tenth, with NRRs of -0.718 and -0.992, respectively.