Anticipated Return of IPL 2025 Following India-Pakistan Truce
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is gearing up to continue next week following a peace treaty between India and Pakistan last Saturday.
As per reports in The Times of India, our cricket authorities, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), are ironing out the specifics and the leftover matches of the IPL 2025 season. It's worth mentioning that India's scenic Dharamsala will not be hosting any matches this year.
Earlier on Friday, the BCCI had decided to put a temporary halt to IPL 2025 for a week due to the escalating tension between India and Pakistan.
Here's a quick rundown of the remaining matches:
- May 15, 2025: Iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai is ready to host a thrilling match.
- May 16, 2025: Rajasthan Royals will square off against Punjab Kings at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, with the contest slightly delayed (originally suspended).
- May 17, 2025: Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, home to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, hosts a much-anticipated clash between them and the Kolkata Knight Riders, a suspended match originally.
- May 18, 2025: The final group match will see Lucknow Super Giants take on Sunrisers Hyderabad, marking the end of the regular season.
The complete fixtures for IPL 2025 were announced on February 16, 2025. As of now, there seems to be no direct influence of the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan on the IPL 2025 season. The league has been progressing according to schedule, with no notable lapses or delays.
Keep an eye on the news for updates regarding geopolitical events and their potential effect on sports. But for now, it seems the IPL 2025 schedule remains unaffected by external factors.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is currently discussing the specifics and resuming the leftover matches of the IPL 2025 season, following a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan last Saturday. Despite initial delays, the IPL 2025 season, according to the announced schedule on February 16, 2025, is running smoothly without any significant lapses or delays, avoiding any direct influence from geopolitical events. The IPL 2025 season is scheduled to resume next week, with exciting matches like the one between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders on May 17, 2025.
