IPL 2025 Resumption Date Confirmed Final Likely on June 1 Says BCCI
Exciting times await cricket fans as IPL 2025 Resumption Date Confirmed Final Likely on June 1 Says BCCI. After a brief and unexpected break, the action-packed Indian Premier League is all set to roar back to life! Buckle up, because your favorite teams are gearing up for a thrilling finish — and you won’t want to miss a moment.
According to top BCCI officials, the tournament is scheduled to resume by May 16, with the grand final expected on either May 30 or June 1. Let’s dive into all the details that have been revealed so far!
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IPL 2025: What’s Happening?
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is working tirelessly to finalize the revised IPL 2025 schedule. Here’s a quick summary:
- Start Date: May 16 or 17
- Final Date: May 30 or June 1
- First Match After Resumption: Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Final Venues: Likely Kolkata or Ahmedabad
- Possible Weather Shift: If rain threatens Kolkata, final may shift to Ahmedabad
A senior BCCI source confirmed to Bharat Details that teams have been informed and are recalling players and support staff. Preparations at Ekana Stadium are underway, with the Lucknow Super Giants expected to assemble by May 13.
Key Venue Updates
- Qualifier 1 and Eliminator: Likely in Hyderabad
- Qualifier 2 and Final: Expected in Kolkata, but might move to Ahmedabad if weather plays spoilsport
The full, reworked schedule is expected to be officially announced soon.
The Reason Behind the Pause
Earlier, on May 9, the IPL was paused following rising military tensions between India and Pakistan, especially after the April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir. Air raid alerts near Jammu and Pathankot even led to the abandonment of the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala.
As a result, that match will now likely be deemed a no-contest, with both teams sharing a point each.
Overseas Players: Return Plans
When the IPL was suspended, most international players headed back home. Teams like RCB officially announced that all their overseas players and support staff had left India.
Key RCB Overseas Players:
- Tim David
- Liam Livingstone
- Jacob Bethell
- Romario Shepherd
- Philip Salt
- Josh Hazlewood
- Lungi Ngidi
- Nuwan Thushara
Support Staff:
- Head Coach: Andy Flower
- Bowling Coach: Adam Griffith
- Director of Cricket Operations: Mo Bobat
- Team Physio: Evan Speechly
- Analyst: Freddie Wilde
“We’re deeply grateful for the swift coordination and support from the BCCI, local authorities, and police,” RCB stated.
Meanwhile, Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) confirmed that while some players left India, others chose to stay back during the suspension.
IPL 2025 Revised Schedule Live Updates
According to Bharat Details, the revised IPL 2025 is set to resume after the recent ceasefire announcement between India and Pakistan. BCCI has directed all teams (except Punjab Kings) to gather their squads by Tuesday, ensuring a Friday restart.
Likely hosting cities for the remainder:
- Hyderabad
- Chennai
- Kolkata
- Bengaluru
- Lucknow
Cities like Dharamsala, Chandigarh, Delhi, Jaipur, and Mumbai are unlikely to host further matches.
Points Table Before Suspension
| Position | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | NR | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 8 | 3 | – | 16 | 0.793 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 | – | 16 | 0.482 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | 0.376 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | – | 14 | 1.156 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 0.362 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 0.193 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | – | 10 | -0.469 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | 7 | -1.192 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 3 | 9 | – | 6 | -0.718 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 3 | 9 | – | 4 | -0.992 |
Official Statements and Future Plans
Rajeev Shukla, BCCI Vice President, shared that talks are ongoing with franchises and stakeholders to resume IPL at the earliest.
BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia stated that all important parties including government officials, broadcasters, and franchises would be consulted before finalizing everything.
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal also emphasized that discussions are happening to resume immediately after the ceasefire announcement.
“We are working out venue dates and schedules. We need to ensure everything is aligned before resumption,” Dhumal told Bharat Details.
With just 12 league matches and four playoffs left, the race to the IPL 2025 title is tighter than ever! The next few weeks will be packed with edge-of-the-seat action as top teams battle for supremacy.
Stay tuned to Bharat Details for all the latest updates on schedules, match previews, live scores, and more for IPL 2025!
