IPL 2025

IPL 2025 – Latest News, Team, Player List, Schedule, Venue, Points Table and More

As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 and Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 have concluded, attention now shifts to the shortest format of the game, T20 cricket. The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is scheduled to take place from March 22 to May 25, 2025. Franchises have already begun preparations for the cash-rich league, formulating strategies and plans for the upcoming auction. The IPL 2025 auction is scheduled to take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on November 24 and 25, 2024.

Following the auction, the countdown will commence for the world’s premier franchise cricket league. Ten teams will compete for glory in this season. Players will be eager to deliver outstanding performances to secure spots in their national squads for upcoming international events.

IPL 2025 Teams

The defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), will aim to retain their title in the upcoming season. They clinched the championship by defeating Chennai Super Kings in a thrilling final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, marking their third IPL title. KKR now stands as one of the most successful teams in IPL history. The ten teams participating in IPL 2025 are:

• • Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

• • Gujarat Titans (GT)

• • Rajasthan Royals (RR)

• • Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

• • Mumbai Indians (MI)

• • Punjab Kings (PBKS)

• • Delhi Capitals (DC)

• • Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

• • Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

• • Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)

IPL 2025 Captains List

Several franchises have confirmed their captains for IPL 2025, while others are yet to make official announcements. A notable development is the retirement of MS Dhoni from the Chennai Super Kings, with Ruturaj Gaikwad expected to take over the leadership role. Delhi Capitals have appointed KL Rahul and Axar Patel as co-captains, implementing a dual leadership strategy. Rishabh Pant has been named captain of Lucknow Super Giants, succeeding KL Rahul after being acquired for a record ₹27 crore. Shreyas Iyer has taken over the captaincy for Punjab Kings. Rajat Patidar has been appointed captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru, replacing Faf du Plessis. Venkatesh Iyer is anticipated to lead Kolkata Knight Riders, though an official announcement is pending. The confirmed captains for IPL 2025 are:

• • Chennai Super Kings – Ruturaj Gaikwad

• • Delhi Capitals – KL Rahul and Axar Patel

• • Gujarat Titans – Shubman Gill

• • Kolkata Knight Riders – Venkatesh Iyer*

• • Lucknow Super Giants – Rishabh Pant

• • Mumbai Indians – Hardik Pandya

• • Punjab Kings – Shreyas Iyer

• • Rajasthan Royals – Sanju Samson

• • Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Rajat Patidar

• • Sunrisers Hyderabad – Pat Cummins

*Note: The captaincy for Kolkata Knight Riders is yet to be officially confirmed.

IPL 2025 Schedule, Date, and Times

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the schedule for the 18th edition of the IPL. The tournament will commence on March 22, 2025, and conclude on May 25, 2025. A total of 74 matches will be played during the league stage, with each team facing others at least once. The top four teams will qualify for the playoffs. The opening match will feature Kolkata Knight Riders against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The final is also scheduled to be held at Eden Gardens. citeturn0search13

IPL 2025 Points Table

The performance of all teams in IPL 2025 will be reflected in the points table, indicating their standings based on match outcomes. The top four teams will advance to the playoffs, ranked according to the number of matches won during the league stage. In cases where teams have an equal number of wins, the net run rate will serve as the tiebreaker to determine higher placement in the points table.

IPL 2025 Venues

The IPL 2025 matches will be hosted across 13 venues in India, including:

• • Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad

• • Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali

• • Ekana Cricket Stadium, Lucknow

• • Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad

• • M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

• • M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

• • Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi

• • Barsapara Cricket Stadium, Guwahati

• • Eden Gardens, Kolkata

• • Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai

• • Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur

• • HPCA Stadium, Dharamshala

Where to Watch IPL 2025 – Live Streaming

Following the merger of Reliance Industries and Walt Disney Co’s Indian media assets, all live sports events, including IPL 2025, will be streamed exclusively on Disney’s Hotstar app. Television broadcasts will continue on the Star Sports network, ensuring comprehensive coverage across various channels.

IPL 2025 Tickets

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not yet released tickets for IPL 2025 matches. Tickets are expected to go on sale approximately one month before the tournament begins. Fans can purchase tickets through official platforms such as Paytm Insider, BookMyShow, and TicketMaster. It’s advisable to monitor official IPL announcements for the most accurate and up-to-date information regarding ticket sales.

As the excitement builds for IPL 2025, fans can look forward to thrilling matches, exceptional performances, and a celebration of cricketing excellence.