The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a premier franchise-based Twenty20 cricket tournament organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). Since its inception in 2008, the IPL has grown into the most lucrative cricket competition globally, boasting a brand value of $12 billion as per a December 2024 report by Brand Finance.
When is IPL 2025?
The 18th edition of the IPL is scheduled to take place from March 22 to May 25, 2025.
IPL 2025 Format
- The 10 teams are divided into two groups.
- Each team plays 14 matches in the group stage:
- Twice (home and away) against teams within the group.
- Twice against the team in the same row from the opposite group.
- Once against the remaining four teams from the other group.
- The top four teams in the unified points table advance to the playoffs.
- Playoff structure:
- Qualifier 1: Top two teams compete, with the winner advancing directly to the final.
- Eliminator: Teams placed third and fourth play, with the winner advancing to Qualifier 2.
- Qualifier 2: The loser of Qualifier 1 faces the winner of the Eliminator for the second final spot.
- Group distribution:
- Group 1: Kolkata Knight Riders, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings, Punjab Kings.
- Group 2: Sunrisers Hyderabad, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Mumbai Indians, Lucknow Super Giants.
Where is IPL 2025 Being Played?
- Matches will be held in the home cities of the franchises across India, with some teams opting for multiple home venues.
- IPL 2025 will take place across 13 venues.
- Eden Gardens (Kolkata) will host:
- The opening match
- Qualifier 2
- Final
- Sunrisers Hyderabad will host:
- Qualifier 1
- Eliminator
Key Players and Auctions
- England’s white-ball captain Jos Buttler was the highest-paid overseas player, bought for ₹157.5 million ($1.81 million) by Gujarat Titans.
- The most expensive Indian player was wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant, acquired by Lucknow Super Giants for $3.11 million.
- Cricket legends such as Mahendra Singh Dhoni (CSK), Virat Kohli (RCB), and Rohit Sharma (MI) will continue to feature.
- Some renowned coaches for IPL 2025 include:
- Ricky Ponting (Punjab Kings)
- Rahul Dravid (Rajasthan Royals)
- Stephen Fleming (Chennai Super Kings)
- Pakistan players remain absent from IPL due to political tensions. They have not participated since 2008.
Full Squad Lists for IPL 2025
Chennai Super Kings
- Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Noor Ahmad, Khaleel Ahmed, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, MS Dhoni, Ravindra Jadeja, Sam Curran, Matheesha Pathirana, Rachin Ravindra, Vijay Shankar, Rahul Tripathi.
- Coach: Stephen Fleming
- Best performance: Champions (2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, 2023)
Delhi Capitals
- Squad: Harry Brook, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Tristan Stubbs, Faf du Plessis.
- Coach: Hemang Badani
- Best Performance: Runners-up (2020)
Gujarat Titans
- Squad: Shubman Gill (C), Jos Buttler, Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Sai Sudharsan, Washington Sundar, Rahul Tewatia.
- Coach: Ashish Nehra
- Best performance: Champions (2022)
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Squad: Moeen Ali, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Umran Malik, Ajinkya Rahane.
- Coach: Chandrakant Pandit
- Best performance: Champions (2012, 2014, 2024)
Lucknow Super Giants
- Squad: Rishabh Pant (C), Nicholas Pooran, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohsin Khan, Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Marcus Stoinis.
- Coach: Justin Langer
- Best performance: Playoffs (2022, 2023)
Mumbai Indians
- Squad: Hardik Pandya (C), Jasprit Bumrah, Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, Reece Topley, Tilak Varma, Will Jacks, Arjun Tendulkar.
- Coach: Mahela Jayawardene
- Best performance: Champions (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020)
Punjab Kings
- Squad: Shreyas Iyer (C), Glenn Maxwell, Marcus Stoinis, Yuzvendra Chahal, Lockie Ferguson, Arshdeep Singh, Prabhsimran Singh.
- Coach: Ricky Ponting
- Best performance: Runners-up (2014)
Rajasthan Royals
- Squad: Sanju Samson (C), Jofra Archer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Riyan Parag, Kumar Kartikeya, Ashok Sharma.
- Coach: Rahul Dravid
- Best performance: Champions (2008)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Squad: Virat Kohli, Tim David, Josh Hazlewood, Liam Livingstone, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar, Phil Salt.
- Coach: Andy Flower
- Best performance: Runners-up (2009, 2011, 2016)
Sunrisers Hyderabad
- Squad: Pat Cummins (C), Travis Head, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Rahul Chahar, Harshal Patel, Nitish Kumar Reddy.
- Coach: Daniel Vettori
- Best performance: Champions (2016)
Conclusion
IPL 2025 promises to be another thrilling season filled with top-class cricketing action, legendary players, and intense rivalries. With 74 matches spread across multiple venues, fans can expect a spectacular tournament filled with unforgettable moments. Stay tuned for more updates on match schedules, player performances, and fantasy league tips!
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