The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume after a temporary halt due to tensions between India and Pakistan. Now that the situation has normalized, the focus is back on completing the remaining matches of the tournament.
Remaining Matches and Schedule
The IPL 2025 has already seen 58 matches, with 12 league matches and four playoff matches, including the final, still to be played. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the schedule for the remaining matches on Monday night or Tuesday. If the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals is replayed, there will be 13 additional league matches.
- Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals match: potentially not replayed, with both teams receiving one point each.
- BCCI has prepared three possible schedules for the remaining matches.
- One plan involves relocating Punjab Kings’ home matches from Dharamshala to another venue.
- Delhi Capitals may also be allocated an alternative home ground.
Player Availability
Some top foreign players, including Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Dewald Brevis, and Phil Salt, may not be available for the remaining matches. These players have reportedly informed their teams about their unavailability.
Team Preparations
Gujarat Titans has resumed practice at the Ahmedabad stadium, with their foreign players joining in. The team’s players arrived at the stadium on Sunday evening and began their training sessions.
The remaining IPL 2025 matches are expected to start on May 16.