The much-awaited resumption of Tata IPL 2025 is finally set in motion, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirming that the tournament will resume on Saturday, May 17. The opening match of the revised leg will feature Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) locking horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With 17 matches scheduled across six venues and the final slated for June 3, the race for the playoffs is about to reach its climax. As per Tata IPL 2025 match predictions, teams like RCB, DC, and SRH are on the edge of playoff contention, making every match a virtual knockout. While CSK and SRH appear to be slipping out of the playoff picture, the form of Delhi Capitals and Mumbai Indians—especially with some key players possibly unavailable—will be crucial to watch. The revised fixtures provide intense matchups that could turn the tables, and fans are gearing up for thrilling cricket in the coming weeks.
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In an official statement released on May 12, the BCCI explained that the decision to continue the season came “after extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders.” This announcement puts an end to all speculation regarding whether the tournament would continue following its week-long suspension due to heightened border tensions between India and Pakistan. The IPL match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Dharamsala was abandoned midway due to air raid alerts in neighboring regions, triggering the temporary halt. The situation has since stabilized, allowing the tournament to resume under revised conditions.
Here’s the revised schedule of matches post-resumption:
May 17: RCB vs KKR, Bengaluru (7:30 PM)
May 18: RR vs PBKS, Jaipur (3:30 PM); DC vs GT, Delhi (7:30 PM)
May 19: LSG vs SRH, Lucknow (7:30 PM)
May 20: CSK vs RR, Delhi (7:30 PM)
May 21: MI vs DC, Mumbai (7:30 PM)
May 22: GT vs LSG, Ahmedabad (7:30 PM)
May 23: RCB vs SRH, Bengaluru (7:30 PM)
May 24: PBKS vs DC, Jaipur (7:30 PM)
May 25: GT vs CSK, Ahmedabad (3:30 PM); SRH vs KKR, Delhi (7:30 PM)
May 26: PBKS vs MI, Jaipur (7:30 PM)
May 27: LSG vs RCB, Lucknow (7:30 PM)
May 29: Qualifier 1 (Venue TBD, 7:30 PM)
May 30: Eliminator (Venue TBD, 7:30 PM)
June 1: Qualifier 2 (Venue TBD, 7:30 PM)
June 3: Final (Venue TBD, 7:30 PM)
The schedule includes only two double-headers, both on Sundays—May 18 and May 25—adding to the weekend excitement. The BCCI also confirmed that the venues for the playoffs will be announced soon. While early rumors suggested that the remaining matches might be held exclusively in southern cities like Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, the board ultimately opted for a broader spread. The six selected venues for the remainder of the league stage include Bengaluru, Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad.
In a notable change, several teams will not play their remaining matches at their originally designated home grounds. Punjab Kings will play all three of their final matches in Jaipur, including the replay of their previously abandoned game against Delhi Capitals, scheduled for May 24. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings will play their final match against Rajasthan Royals in Delhi on May 20, and Sunrisers Hyderabad will conclude their campaign against KKR on May 25—also in Delhi. These two franchises are currently outside the playoff race and are now playing for pride.
Mumbai Indians, still in contention for a top-four spot, will play their final home fixture at Wankhede Stadium against Delhi Capitals on May 21. The outcome of this match could have a significant impact on the playoff picture. Teams like Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants will also be eyeing strong finishes, especially with their schedule offering both home and away matches that can be pivotal in determining their playoff fate.
A shadow of uncertainty still hangs over the return of overseas players, especially Australians and South Africans, who have national duties looming. The World Test Championship (WTC) Final, scheduled to begin on June 11 at Lord’s, will likely influence player availability in the final leg of IPL 2025. With the IPL final set for June 3, some Test stars might skip the business end of the tournament to prepare for the red-ball format. This could affect the team combinations of franchises banking on international firepower.
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