There is a debate on whether the final of IPL 2025 will now be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata or Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
When will IPL 2025 start again?
BCCI recently halted the tournament for a week, but now there is news that matches can start again from May 16. But the matter of the final can be different.
May 30 was the date of the final in Kolkata, but the weather has put the BCCI in thinking.
According to reports, there is a possibility of rain and cloud cover in Kolkata at that time. In such a situation, the talk of shifting the final to Ahmedabad is gaining momentum.
The seating capacity of Narendra Modi Stadium is more than 1 lakh, which is about 30,000 more than Eden Gardens. That means more fans, more fun! The date of the final can also be extended from May 30 to June 1.
Talking about the playoffs, the qualifiers and eliminators will be held in Hyderabad and Kolkata. Hyderabad will host Qualifier 1 and Eliminator on 20 and 21 May, while Kolkata will host Qualifier 2 on 23 May. But it now seems almost certain that the final will go to Ahmedabad.
Ponting’s magic
Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting has also made headlines. When the IPL stopped due to India-Pakistan tension, most teams were sending their foreign players home. But Ponting kept the PBKS players in India itself.
He explained to players like Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardy, Josh Inglis that the ceasefire has been done, now there is no need to worry. Only Marco Jensen went to Dubai, but he will also return soon.
PBKS CEO said, “This is Ponting’s magic, if it was someone else, he might not have been able to do this!”
IPL 2025 Final KKR vs GT?
Now another discussion is hot among the fans – will Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Gujarat Titans (GT) clash in the final.
Actually, KKR made a splash last season, and this time too they are in full form under the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane. On the other hand, Gujarat Titans will be desperate to play the final on their home ground.
