IPL 2025, Everything you need to know About this year's tournament
The Indian Premier League (IPL) returns for its 18th season, and cricket fans around the world are getting ready for another season of exhilarating T20 action. With new captains, player transfers, and a new format, IPL 2025 is set to be one of the most intriguing seasons yet! Here's everything you should know.
Ipl 2025 Schedule and Venues
Tournament Dates: March 22 - May 25, 2025
Number of Teams: 10
Venues: 13 stadiums across India
Final Match: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The tournament will kick off on March 22, and the final showdown will take place at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on May 25. With matches happening across multiple cities, fans will have plenty of opportunities to watch their favorite teams in action.
New Format & Playoff Rules
This season, clubs were divided into two groups of five. Each team will play 14 matches in the group stage, competing against teams from their own group as well as select teams from the opposing group.
The top four teams will advance to the playoffs, which will feature:
Qualifier 1 – Between the top two teams (Winner advances to the final)
Eliminator – Between the 3rd and 4th place teams
Qualifier 2 – Loser of Qualifier 1 vs. Winner of Eliminator
Final – The ultimate match to decide the IPL 2025 champion!
Key Highlights of IPL 2025
1. New Captains & Team Changes
Some major changes have happened in team leadership this year:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Rajat Patidar takes over as captain, replacing Faf du Plessis.
Delhi Capitals: Faf du Plessis has joined the team and is expected to play a key role.
Mumbai Indians: Mujeeb Ur Rahman has replaced injured Afghan spinner Allah Ghazanfar.
2. Youngest Player in IPL History!
In a historic move, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been signed by Rajasthan Royals for over £100,000! This makes him the youngest-ever player to feature in the IPL.
3. Free Streaming vs. Paid Access
For fans watching online, there’s a change in how IPL 2025 will be streamed. The Reliance-Disney joint venture will introduce a hybrid model – while some matches will be available for free, extended access will require a subscription. So, if you’re a die-hard IPL fan, you might need to subscribe to catch all the action.
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