IPL 2025 schedule to be announced soon: Expected dates, venues, new rules & all you need to know

IPL 2025 dates: The much-awaited Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL) is just around the corner, with cricket fans eagerly anticipating the action-packed tournament. The IPL 2025 schedule is expected to be announced soon, and reports suggest that the tournament will kick off on March 21, 2025, with the final scheduled for May 25, 2025. This season will see 10 IPL 2025 teams battling it out in 74 matches over two months of thrilling cricket.

IPL 2025 Start Date and Format

The IPL 2025 start date is set for March 21, 2025, and will run until May 25, 2025. The tournament will follow the same format as the previous seasons, featuring league matches, playoffs, and the grand final. Here’s a quick look at the tournament details:

• Start Date: March 21, 2025
• End Date: May 25, 2025
• Total Teams: 10
• Total Matches: 74

IPL 2025 Schedule Announcement Delayed

The IPL 2025 schedule was initially expected to be revealed in the first week of August, but due to unforeseen delays, the official schedule is now expected to be released in the coming week. Fans are eagerly waiting for the full fixture list, including match timings, venues, and the highly anticipated IPL 2025 venues.

IPL 2025 Opening Match and Key Fixtures

As per reports, the opening match of IPL 2025 is likely to be between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The second match is expected to see Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) facing Rajasthan Royals (RR). Some of the key fixtures include:

• Mumbai Indians (MI) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on March 23 at Chepauk
• Qualifier 1 and Eliminator at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad
• IPL 2025 Final on May 25 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
• Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans are likely to play their first home matches on March 31 and March 25, respectively

IPL 2025 Venues: Where Will the Matches Be Played?

This season, IPL 2025 teams will play across various venues in India. Some teams, like Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals, will play their home matches at alternative venues. The expected IPL 2025 venues include:

• Ahmedabad (Narendra Modi Stadium)
• Bengaluru (M Chinnaswamy Stadium)
• Chennai (MA Chidambaram Stadium)
• Delhi (Arun Jaitley Stadium)
• Hyderabad (Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium)
• Jaipur (Sawai Mansingh Stadium)
• Kolkata (Eden Gardens)
• Lucknow (BRSABV Ekana Stadium)
• Mumbai (Wankhede Stadium)
• Mullanpur (Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium)
• Guwahati (Barsapara Stadium)
• Dharamsala (Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium)

IPL 2025 New Rules: Major Changes Announced

The IPL's new rules for the 2025-2027 seasons have been finalised by the IPL Governing Council (GC) after extensive discussions with franchise owners. Here are some of the major updates:

1. Retention Policy and Right to Match (RTM)

• Each IPL 2025 team can retain a maximum of 6 players from their squad.
• Out of these, a maximum of 5 can be capped players, while 2 can be uncapped.
• The retention can be done through direct retention or using the Right to Match (RTM) card.

2. IPL 2025 Auction Purse and Salary Cap

• The IPL 2025 auction purse has been increased to Rs 120 Crore.
• The total salary cap will now include auction purse, incremental performance pay, and match fees.

The salary cap will increase as follows:

• 2025: Rs 146 Crore
• 2026: Rs 151 Crore
• 2027: Rs 157 Crore

3. Match Fees for Players

For the first time in IPL history, each playing member (including the Impact Player) will receive Rs 7.5 Lakhs per match as match fees. This will be in addition to their contract amount.

4. Overseas Player Registration Rules

• Any overseas player must register for the Big Auction.
• If a player doesn’t register for the auction, they cannot participate in IPL 2025.

5. Player Availability and Bans

• If a player registers for the IPL 2025 auction but later withdraws before the season, they will be banned from IPL for 2 seasons.
• A capped Indian player can become uncapped if they haven't played an international match in the last five years.

6. The Impact Player Rule Continues

The Impact Player Rule, introduced in IPL 2023, will continue for IPL 2025 to 2027.

Top 5 most expensive players for IPL 2025

With the IPL 2025 schedule announcement expected soon, cricket fans worldwide are eagerly waiting to witness another exciting season of the Indian Premier League. From new retention policies to an increased auction purse and updated player rules, IPL 2025 promises to be bigger and better than ever. Stay tuned for more updates on the IPL 2025 start date, fixtures, and all the latest news about IPL 2025 teams and venues.

(Note: Dates/timings may be subject to change; details mentioned here are as per the information available.)

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