The Indian Premier League (IPL) is back with a bang in 2025 yet again. Just like the previous seasons, TATA IPL promises to deliver another thrilling season of cricket.
As fans eagerly await the action, the TATA IPL 2025 has started making headlines. It offers a glimpse into what promises to be an unforgettable tournament.
Since the schedule unfolds, fans can expect exciting matches, amazing performances, and surprising twists. The league is known for close games and intense rivalries, making each match a must-watch. Players will be competing for individual awards and to make a mark in the league’s history.
As we know, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) won the title in 2024, and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) were the runners-up. Now, the question among the die-hard fans arises: Will KKR be able to defend their title in the upcoming IPL?
Here’s everything you need to know about the schedule, match list, and more.
IPL 2025 Schedule
The TATA IPL 2025 promises an action-packed season with matches across various venues in India. Featuring 10 teams in a round-robin format followed by playoffs, it guarantees high-energy cricket. Just like in 2024, the IPL 2025 will run from March to May, overlapping with the Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025.
The tournament is set to start on March 22nd, 2025, and conclude on June 3rd, 2025, with the defending champions kicking off the season.
Key Highlights of the IPL 2025 Schedule
The BCCI and IPL committee has carefully created the 2025 schedule to maximize fan engagement and maintain excitement. Matches will be held in iconic stadiums across India, from Mumbai to Kolkata, with each team playing every other team twice, once at home and once away.
The schedule includes matches on both weekdays and weekends, with double-headers on selected days to accommodate fans’ varied schedules. The time table will also include key dates for playoffs and finals.
The grand finale of this ultimate batter of cricket will likely be held on June 3rd, 2025.
Tata IPL 2025 Match List:
For cricket fans, the IPL 2025 will be full of exciting games. It includes big matches between major rivals, high-profile games, and must-see encounters. Key games to watch include the opening match and the much-anticipated showdown between the top teams.
Let’s see what the TATA IPL schedule 2025 looks like:
Phase-1
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 22nd March | KKR vs RCB | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 23rd March | SRH vs RR | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| 23rd March | MI vs CSK | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 24th March | DC vs LSG | Vizag | 7:30 PM |
| 25th March | GT vs PBKS | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 26th March | RR vs KKR | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 27th March | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 28th March | RCB vs CSK | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 29th March | GT vs MI | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 30th March | DC vs SRH | Vizag | 3:30 PM |
| 30th March | RR vs CSK | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 31st March | MI vs KKR | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 1st April | LSG vs PBKS | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 2nd April | RCB vs GT | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 03rd April | KKR vs SRH | Vizag | 7:30 PM |
| 04th April | LSG vs MI | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 05th April | CSK vs DC | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| 05th April | PBKS vs RR | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 06th April | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| 06th April | SRH vs GT | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 07th April | MI vs RCB | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 08th April | PBKS vs CSK | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 9th April | GT vs RR | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 10th April | RCB vs DC | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 11th April | CSK vs KKR | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 12th April | LSG vs GT | Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| 12th April | SRH vs PBKS | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 13th April | RR vs RCB | Jaipur | 3:30 PM |
| 13th April | DC vs MI | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 14th April | LSG vs CSK | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 15th April | PBKS vs KKR | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 16th April | DC vs RR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 17th April | MI vs SRH | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 18th April | RR vs PBKS | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 19th April | GT vs DC | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 19th April | RR vs LSG | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 20th April | PBKS vs RCB | New Chandigarh | 3:30 PM |
| 20th April | MI vs CSK | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 21st April | KKR vs GT | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 22nd April | LSG vs DC | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 23rd April | SRH vs MI | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 24th April | RCB vs RR | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 25th April | CSK vs SRH | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 26th April | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 27th April | MI vs LSG | Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
| 27th April | DC vs RCB | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 28 April | RR vs GT | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 29th April | DC vs KKR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 30th April | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 1st May | RR vs MI | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 2nd May | GT vs SRH | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 3rd May | RR vs CSK | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 4th May | KKR vs RR | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| 4th May | PBKS vs CSK | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
| 5th May | SRH vs DC | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 6th May | MI vs GT | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 7th May | KKR vs CSK | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 8th May | PBKS vs DC | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
New (Phase-2)
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 17th May | RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 18th May | RR vs PBKS | Jaipur | 3:30 PM |
| 18th May | DC vs GT | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 19th May | LSG vs SRH | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 20th May | CSK vs RR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 21st May | MI vs DC | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 22nd May | GT vs LSG | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 23rd May | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 24th May | PBKS vs DC | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 25th May | GT vs CSK | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 25th May | SRH vs KKR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 26th May | PBKS vs MI | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 27th May | LSG vs RCB | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 29th May | Qualifier 1 | TBC | 7:30 PM |
| 30th May | Eliminator | TBC | 7:30 PM |
| 01st June | Qualifier 2 | TBC | 7:30 PM |
| 03rd June | Final | TBC | 7:30 PM |
IPL 2025 Points Table
As the season progresses, this table will play a crucial role in determining the teams that advance to the playoffs. Teams will compete fiercely for the top spots, with the top four teams securing their place in the playoffs.
| No | Team | P | W | L | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PBKS (Q) | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 19 | +0.372 |
| 2 | RCB (Q) | 14 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 19 | +0.301 |
| 3 | GT (Q) | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 18 | +0.254 |
| 4 | MI (Q) | 14 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 16 | +1.142 |
| 5 | DC (E) | 14 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 15 | +0.011 |
| 6 | SRH (E) | 14 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 13 | -0.241 |
| 7 | LSG (E) | 14 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 12 | -0.376 |
| 8 | KKR (E) | 14 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 12 | -0.305 |
| 9 | RR (E) | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -0.549 |
| 10 | CSK (E) | 14 | 4 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -0.647 |
Note: The IPL points table will be updated regularly, giving fans insights into team standings, net run rates, and overall performance.
TATA IPL Schedule Download
The list of the matches will be available for download, and fans can access the IPL 2025 schedule in the PDF format for easy reference. Click below for the same:
IPL 2025 Latest Updates:
The 2025 season of the Indian Premier League will be the 18th edition of the IPL, where the 10 teams will compete for the coveted title. Below are the latest updates regarding mega auction, new retention rules, and penalties for players:
Mega Auction:
Unlike the mini-auction in 2024, this time it will feature a mega auction. Teams have limited retention options, and most players will return to the auction pool.
For the first time ever, the 2025 auction will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25. This is a major change since it’s the first time the event will happen in the Middle East.
Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hasn’t officially confirmed it yet, sources say the teams have already been told about the possible dates.
Retention:
The Indian Premier League Governing Council has revealed the new rules for player retention ahead of the IPL 2025 Mega Auction.
Franchises suggest extending the mega auction cycle from three to five years, allowing teams to retain a total of 6 players from their current squad, either through direct retention or by using the Right to Match (RTM) card. Teams also have the option to release all their players and use the RTM cards during the auction.
This would help teams develop talent and maintain their core players, reducing the risk of losing top players.
These proposals, along with topics like the Impact Player rule and auction purse details, will be discussed in an upcoming meeting between IPL officials and franchises to balance team stability and fairness.
Purse Amount Raised
The BCCI has raised the budget for IPL teams from ₹100 crore to ₹120 crore, which is a 20% increase from last year. For retaining players, teams will need to pay the following amounts:
- First Retention: ₹18 crore
- Second Retention: ₹14 crore
- Third Retention: ₹11 crore
If teams want to keep two additional players, they will need to pay:
- Fourth Retention: ₹18 crore
- Fifth Retention: ₹14 crore
IPL 2025 Teams
With the proposed 84 matches and home and away format, new teams are unlikely to be introduced. This means the same ten teams are likely to feature in the upcoming IPL season:
| Team | Home Ground |
| Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium |
| Delhi Capitals (DC) | Arun Jaitley Stadium |
| Gujarat Titans (GT) | Narendra Modi Stadium |
| Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) | Eden Gardens |
| Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) | BRSABV Ekana Stadium |
| Mumbai Indians (MI) | Wankhede Stadium |
| Punjab Kings (PBKS) | Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium |
| Rajasthan Royals (RR) | Sawai Mansingh Stadium |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) | Rajiv Gandhi Stadium |
To stay ahead of the curve, fans should keep an eye on the reliable sources, like ours, for the latest updates on this year’s IPL .
Since the very first match, we’ll provide you in-depth analysis of this season’s. The Schedule PDF download will be available for those who prefer a comprehensive view of the season’s fixtures.
All in all, IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting season with thrilling cricket, passionate fans, and memorable moments. With a great schedule, exciting matches, and a competitive team standings, this season will captivate cricket lovers worldwide.
So, be sure to mark your calendars and get ready for an amazing cricket experience.
IPL 2025 Time Table: FAQs
Q 1. When will be the first match of IPL 2025?
A. Recently, the IPL committee has announced the schedule and first match will be on 22nd March and conclude on 3rd June 2025.
Q 2. Who will be the captain of RCB?
A. On February 13th, the RCB made it clear their captain for the upcoming three seasons will be Rajat Patidar, a young promising Indian batsman.
Q 3. Will MS Dhoni play IPL in 2025?
A. MS Dhoni, who led Chennai Super Kings to win five IPL trophies, already confirmed and told the management that he will play this season.
