The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to take place between March 21 and May 25. While the official schedule is expected to be announced next week, here’s everything we know so far about the first match, venues, and teams.
When & Where Will the First Match Be Played?
- Tournament Start Date: March 21, 2025
- Final Match Date: May 25, 2025
- First Match: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) ? Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
- Expected Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Grand Opening Ceremony at Eden Gardens
The IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony is likely to be held at Eden Gardens just before the KKR vs SRH match on March 21. However, official confirmation is still awaited regarding the event details.
IPL 2025 Playoff Venues
The playoffs and finals will take place at two key stadiums:
- Eden Gardens, Kolkata – Will host two playoff matches, including the final.
- Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad – Expected to host the remaining two playoff matches.
Teams Competing in IPL 2025
The 10 teams participating in this season’s IPL are:
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
- Delhi Capitals (DC)
- Gujarat Titans (GT)
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
- Mumbai Indians (MI)
- Punjab Kings (PBKS)
- Rajasthan Royals (RR)
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Major Rule Changes in IPL 2025
IPL 2025 is set to introduce some significant changes:
- ICC Code of Conduct Implementation – The IPL will now follow ICC’s Code of Conduct, ensuring standard global regulations for players and teams.
- Impact Player Rule Continues – The Impact Player rule, which allows teams to substitute a player during matches, will remain in place for IPL 2025.
Final Thoughts
With IPL 2025 promising an action-packed season, fans can look forward to an exciting mix of thrilling matches, major rule changes, and new venue strategies. Stay tuned for the official ipl 2025 schedule release and get ready for yet another electrifying season of T20 cricket! ??
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