New Delhi: 

The 2025 Indian Premier League will resume on May 17 after halting for the escalation of military tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack.

The play-offs schedule:

Qualifier 1 – May 29
Eliminator – May 30
Qualifier 2 – June 1
Final – June 3

The IPL will resume with Rotal Challengers Bengaluru hosting defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on May 17, followed by Rajasthan Royals hosting Punjab Kings in Jaipur the next day.

The BCCI said they remain committed to national interest as they put efforts in place to restart the premier T20 domestic tournament.

“The BCCI takes this opportunity to once again salute the bravery and resilience of India’s armed forces, whose efforts have enabled the safe return of cricket.

“The Board reaffirms its commitment to national interest while ensuring the successful completion of the league,” Saikia said.

The Qualifier 1 would be held on May 29, followed by the Eliminator on May 30, the Qualifier 2 would commence on June 1 and the final on June 3.

The BCCI would announce the venues for the play-off at a later stage. Reports suggest the final that was supposed to be held in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on May 25th, could be shifted.

According to reports, Ahmedabad could be host the title clash.

The new IPL 2025 schedule for the remainder of the matches.  

A total of 17 matches that are left to be played would be held across six venues with two double-headers held on two Sundays as per the revised schedule.

“After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board has decided to proceed with the remainder of the season,” the BCCI’s secretary Devajit Saikia said in a statement on Monday.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India announced that the remaining league-stage matches will be played across six venues, with the final taking place on June 3.

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