NEW DELHI: The Indian Premier League is set to resume on Saturday, following a week-long suspension due to escalating cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. IPL officials confirmed the decision on Monday, three days after the tournament was halted in the wake of military strikes exchanged by both nations.
Importantly, no matches will be lost. The abandoned Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals game in Dharamsala, which was called off in the 11th over, will be replayed.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Chandigarh and Dharamsala—Punjab Kings’ designated home venues and closest to the border—have been removed from the schedule due to security and logistical challenges. Punjab will now play their remaining two league fixtures in Jaipur.
Although 32 airports in India’s northwest corridor have been reopened, the BCCI has opted to limit the tournament to six venues for logistical ease and safety.
The IPL will resume with Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru on May 17. The fixture will also mark Virat Kohli’s first appearance since announcing his retirement from Test cricket earlier in the day.
The final, originally scheduled for May 25, has been pushed to June 3. The playoffs will begin with Qualifier 1 on May 29, followed by the Eliminator on May 30, Qualifier 2 on June 1, and the Final on June 3.
The last league match will take place on May 27, when Lucknow Super Giants host Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
Seven teams remain in the hunt for playoff berths, while Hyderabad, Rajasthan, and Chennai are out of contention. Chennai and Hyderabad will not host their remaining home games under the revised plan.
Revised IPL 2025 Playoff Schedule:Qualifier 1: May 29
Eliminator: May 30
Qualifier 2: June 1
Final: June 3
IPL 2025 NEW SCHEDULE: Lucknow Super GiantsMay 19, 7:30 PM – Lucknow Super Giants vs Sunrisers Hyderabad – Lucknow
May 22, 7:30 PM – Gujarat Titans vs Lucknow Super Giants – Ahmedabad
May 27, 7:30 PM – Lucknow Super Giants vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Lucknow
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