Mumbai: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially announced the schedule for the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025), which will feature 74 matches across 13 venues. The tournament is set to commence on March 22 with an opening clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The grand final will also be held at the same venue on May 25.
Multiple Franchises to Play at Second Home Venues
In a unique move, three IPL franchises will play at least two of their home matches at designated second home bases. However, the exact venues for these games are yet to be disclosed.
IPL 2025 Captains: Full List
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK) – Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Delhi Capitals (DC) – Axar Patel
- Gujarat Titans (GT) – Shubman Gill
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Ajinkya Rahane
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) – Rishabh Pant
- Mumbai Indians (MI) – Hardik Pandya
- Punjab Kings (PBKS) – Shreyas Iyer
- Rajasthan Royals (RR) – Sanju Samson
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Rajat Patidar
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) – Pat Cummins
With a fresh set of captains and multiple teams undergoing leadership changes, IPL 2025 promises an exciting and unpredictable season. Fans can expect high-octane action as the world’s biggest T20 league gets underway in less than two weeks.
