The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to kick off on March 22, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that the tournament will feature 74 matches across 13 venues, culminating in the grand finale on May 25, 2025.
IPL 2025: A High-Stakes T20 Extravaganza
The 18th edition of the IPL will see 10 teams competing for the prestigious trophy. Some of the biggest names in world cricket, including Virat Kohli (RCB), Pat Cummins (SRH), and Jos Buttler (RR), will showcase their skills in India’s intense summer heat.
The IPL has cemented itself as the world’s biggest and most lucrative T20 league, attracting millions of fans and generating record-breaking revenues each season. The IPL 2025 auction further highlighted its immense appeal, with teams splurging millions to secure top talent.
Record-Breaking IPL 2025 Auction: Rishabh Pant Becomes Most Expensive Player
The IPL auction for this edition shattered records as Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant became the most expensive player when he was sold for a record $3.2 million to Lucknow Super Giants, who later made him captain.
Shreyas Iyer, a title-winning skipper with Kolkata last season, was picked by Punjab Kings for 267.5 million rupees ($3.17 million) as the second-most expensive buy.
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IPL 2025: A Billion-Dollar League Transforming T20 Cricket
Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has revolutionized cricket, turning BCCI into the world’s richest cricket board. The league has popularized T20 cricket globally, inspiring similar franchise tournaments like the Big Bash League (BBL), Pakistan Super League (PSL), and The Hundred (UK).
With massive broadcasting deals, high-profile sponsorships, and a growing global fanbase, the IPL 2025 is expected to surpass previous editions in terms of viewership and revenue generation.
The IPL has generated billions in revenue since its inception in 2008, turning the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) into one of the richest governing bodies in sport.
The pioneering IPL helped make T20 cricket more popular, spawning copycat events worldwide.
Full IPL 2025 Schedule
| Match | Date | Fixture | Venue | Time (IST) | Day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | March 22, 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kolkata | 7:30 PM | Saturday |
| 2 | March 23, 2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM | Sunday |
| 3 | March 23, 2025 | Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Chennai | 7:30 PM | Sunday |
| 4 | March 24, 2025 | Delhi Capitals vs Lucknow Super Giants | Visakhapatnam | 7:30 PM | Monday |
| 5 | March 25, 2025 | Gujarat Titans vs Punjab Kings | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM | Tuesday |
| 6 | March 26, 2025 | Rajasthan Royals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Guwahati | 7:30 PM | Wednesday |
| 7 | March 27, 2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Thursday |
| 8 | March 28, 2025 | Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai | 7:30 PM | Friday |
| 9 | March 29, 2025 | Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM | Saturday |
| 10 | March 30, 2025 | Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Visakhapatnam | 3:30 PM | Sunday |
| 11 | March 30, 2025 | Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings | Guwahati | 7:30 PM | Sunday |
| 12 | March 31, 2025 | Mumbai Indians vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai | 7:30 PM | Monday |
| 13 | April 1, 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Punjab Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM | Tuesday |
| 14 | April 2, 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Gujarat Titans | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Wednesday |
| 15 | April 3, 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | 7:30 PM | Thursday |
| 16 | April 4, 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Mumbai Indians | Lucknow | 7:30 PM | Friday |
| 17 | April 5, 2025 | Chennai Super Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Chennai | 3:30 PM | Saturday |
| 18 | April 5, 2025 | Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM | Saturday |
| 19 | April 6, 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Lucknow Super Giants | Kolkata | 3:30 PM | Sunday |
| 20 | April 6, 2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Gujarat Titans | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Sunday |
| 21 | April 7, 2025 | Mumbai Indians vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Mumbai | 7:30 PM | Monday |
| 22 | April 8, 2025 | Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM | Tuesday |
| 23 | April 9, 2025 | Gujarat Titans vs Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM | Wednesday |
| 24 | April 10, 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Capitals | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Thursday |
| 25 | April 11, 2025 | Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Chennai | 7:30 PM | Friday |
| 26 | April 12, 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans | Lucknow | 3:30 PM | Saturday |
| 27 | April 12, 2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Punjab Kings | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Saturday |
| 28 | April 13, 2025 | Rajasthan Royals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Jaipur | 3:30 PM | Sunday |
| 29 | April 13, 2025 | Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians | Delhi | 7:30 PM | Sunday |
| 30 | April 14, 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Chennai Super Kings | Lucknow | 7:30 PM | Monday |
| 31 | April 15, 2025 | Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM | Tuesday |
| 32 | April 16, 2025 | Delhi Capitals vs Rajasthan Royals | Delhi | 7:30 PM | Wednesday |
| 33 | April 17, 2025 | Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Mumbai | 7:30 PM | Thursday |
| 34 | April 18, 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Friday |
| 35 | April 19, 2025 | Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM | Saturday |
| 36 | April 19, 2025 | Rajasthan Royals vs Lucknow Super Giants | Jaipur | 7:30 PM | Saturday |
| 37 | April 20, 2025 | Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | New Chandigarh | 3:30 PM | Sunday |
| 38 | April 20, 2025 | Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings | Mumbai | 7:30 PM | Sunday |
| 39 | April 21, 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Gujarat Titans | Kolkata | 7:30 PM | Monday |
| 40 | April 22, 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Delhi Capitals | Lucknow | 7:30 PM | Tuesday |
| 41 | April 23, 2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Mumbai Indians | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Wednesday |
| 42 | April 24, 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Thursday |
| 43 | April 25, 2025 | Chennai Super Kings vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Chennai | 7:30 PM | Friday |
| 44 | April 26, 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Punjab Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM | Saturday |
| 45 | April 27, 2025 | Mumbai Indians vs Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai | 3:30 PM | Sunday |
| 46 | April 27, 2025 | Delhi Capitals vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Delhi | 7:30 PM | Sunday |
| 47 | April 28, 2025 | Rajasthan Royals vs Gujarat Titans | Jaipur | 7:30 PM | Monday |
| 48 | April 29, 2025 | Delhi Capitals vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Delhi | 7:30 PM | Tuesday |
| 49 | April 30, 2025 | Chennai Super Kings vs Punjab Kings | Chennai | 7:30 PM | Wednesday |
| 50 | May 1, 2025 | Rajasthan Royals vs Mumbai Indians | Jaipur | 7:30 PM | Thursday |
| 51 | May 2, 2025 | Gujarat Titans vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM | Friday |
| 52 | May 3, 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Saturday |
| 53 | May 4, 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Rajasthan Royals | Kolkata | 3:30 PM | Sunday |
| 54 | May 4, 2025 | Punjab Kings vs Lucknow Super Giants | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM | Sunday |
| 55 | May 5, 2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Delhi Capitals | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Monday |
| 56 | May 6, 2025 | Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans | Mumbai | 7:30 PM | Tuesday |
| 57 | May 7, 2025 | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings | Kolkata | 7:30 PM | Wednesday |
| 58 | May 8, 2025 | Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM | Thursday |
| 59 | May 9, 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Lucknow | 7:30 PM | Friday |
| 60 | May 10, 2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Saturday |
| 61 | May 11, 2025 | Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians | Dharamsala | 3:30 PM | Sunday |
| 62 | May 11, 2025 | Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans | Delhi | 7:30 PM | Sunday |
| 63 | May 12, 2025 | Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals | Chennai | 7:30 PM | Monday |
| 64 | May 13, 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Tuesday |
| 65 | May 14, 2025 | Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM | Wednesday |
| 66 | May 15, 2025 | Mumbai Indians vs Delhi Capitals | Mumbai | 7:30 PM | Thursday |
| 67 | May 16, 2025 | Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings | Jaipur | 7:30 PM | Friday |
| 68 | May 17, 2025 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM | Saturday |
| 69 | May 18, 2025 | Gujarat Titans vs Chennai Super Kings | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM | Sunday |
| 70 | May 18, 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Lucknow | 7:30 PM | Sunday |
| 71 | May 20, 2025 | Qualifier 1 | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Tuesday |
| 72 | May 21, 2025 | Eliminator | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Wednesday |
| 73 | May 23, 2025 | Qualifier 2 | Kolkata | 7:30 PM | Friday |
| 74 | May 25, 2025 | Final | Kolkata | 7:30 PM | Sunday |
Conclusion
As IPL 2025 gears up for an electrifying season, all eyes will be on the opening clash between KKR and RCB on March 22 at Eden Gardens. With star players, record-breaking signings, and thrilling T20 action, this season promises to be bigger and better than ever. Stay tuned for all the latest updates on IPL 2025 schedule, venues, team performances, and live scores.
