🏏 IPL 2025 to Resume on May 17 – BCCI Unveils Revised Schedule | GAME ON Exclusive
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially confirmed that the IPL 2025 season will resume on May 17, concluding with the grand finale on June 3. This revised schedule was rolled out late Monday night, bringing fresh excitement and strategic twists to the tournament.
📍 Venues Locked In: Action Across Six Iconic Cities
In a strategic move to enhance logistics and fan engagement, the remaining matches of the tournament will be played across six premier venues:
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BengaluruJaipur
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Delhi
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Lucknow
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Mumbai
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Ahmedabad
These cities are set to host some of the most critical clashes as the race for the playoffs heats up.
🔥 Clash to Restart the Carnival: RCB vs KKR in Bengaluru
The curtain will rise again with a high-voltage encounter between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 17 at the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium. Expect fireworks as both teams aim to solidify their standings on the points table.
🛑 Rescheduled Game: PBKS vs DC Set for May 24 in Jaipur
In a rare and unfortunate turn earlier this season, the game between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was halted mid-innings on May 8 in Dharamsala due to unforeseen circumstances. That fixture will now be replayed in full on May 24 in Jaipur, which has been designated as the temporary home base for PBKS.
🏆 Tight Turnaround: IPL Final to WTC Final in Just 7 Days
Cricket's global calendar is busier than ever. The IPL final on June 3 will be followed by a mere seven-day gap before the World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to begin on June 11 at Lord’s, London.
In what promises to be a high-stakes Test showdown, Australia will face South Africa for the ICC crown. Both teams are expected to announce their final squads on Tuesday.
Several IPL stars are likely to pull double duty, heading straight from the IPL spotlight to the red-ball battlefield in England.
🌍 Players in the IPL Who Could Feature in the WTC Final:
🇦🇺 Australia:
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Pat Cummins (SRH, Captain)
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Travis Head (SRH)
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Mitchell Starc (DC)
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Josh Hazlewood (RCB)
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Josh Inglis (PBKS)
🇿🇦 South Africa:
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Marco Jansen (PBKS)
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Tristan Stubbs (DC)
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Aiden Markram (LSG)
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Kagiso Rabada (GT)
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Ryan Rickelton (MI)
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Kwena Mphaka (RR)
The challenge for both boards will be ensuring smooth transitions, managing player fatigue, and aligning travel logistics as the players switch formats and continents within a week.
🎯 GAME ON Verdict:
With the league stage entering its final sprint and the international calendar lurking around the corner, fans are in for a cricketing feast. The upcoming weeks will test depth, adaptability, and resilience—not just of players but of franchises and national selectors alike.
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🔥 GAME ON Analysis:
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GT and RCB are tied at the top with 16 points, but GT edges ahead on NRR.
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MI is making a strong push with an impressive +1.156 NRR.
