The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, contested annually by ten franchise teams representing different cities. The league was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007. While the article you are reading doesn’t provide information on today’s specific IPL match, it outlines key details about the upcoming IPL 2025 season.
The IPL 2025 season is scheduled to take place from March 22nd to May 25th. This extended season will feature 74 matches spread over 65 days, incorporating 12 double-headers. The opening match will be held at the iconic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, with the defending champions, the Kolkata Knight Riders, facing off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
The playoff structure for IPL 2025 will see two matches hosted in Hyderabad, while the crucial second qualifier and the final will be held at Eden Gardens on May 25th. This marks the return of the IPL final to Eden Gardens after a decade, with the stadium having previously hosted the finals in 2013 and 2015.
Afternoon matches are also a key feature of the schedule, with starting times set for 3:30 PM IST. Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Gujarat Titans will each play three afternoon matches, while the remaining seven teams will play two each.
Beyond the primary home venues of the ten franchises, IPL 2025 will expand its reach to include Guwahati (Rajasthan Royals’ second home), Visakhapatnam (Delhi Capitals’ second home), and Dharamsala (Punjab Kings’ second home). Guwahati and Visakhapatnam will each host two matches, while Dharamsala will host three.
The ten teams are divided into two groups. Group A consists of Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bangalore, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, and Punjab Kings. Group B includes Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants, and Mumbai Indians. This grouping determines the match-ups throughout the season, with teams playing opponents within their group and one team from the other group twice, and the remaining four teams from the opposite group once. This ensures a balanced and competitive tournament.
