Cricket fans, get ready for another season of high-voltage action! This IPL would be special for a lot of reasons. Firstly, IPL legend Rohit Sharma can possibly find a new team after serving Mumbai Indians for more than a decade.
Also, The ICC T20 World Cup just concluded, and many players, both Indian and of other nationalities enjoyed the limelight at the highest stage of the game. Saurabh Netravalkar, Andre Ghouz, Fazal al Faruqi, Harry Brook, etc, are some great examples. Franchises would be looking out for them.
The wait for the much-anticipated TATA IPL 2025 schedule is finally over. We provides a comprehensive guide to everything you need to know about it.
Reliving IPL 2024
Before diving into the TATA IPL 2025 Schedule, let’s take a moment to reminisce about the thrilling IPL 2024. The Kolkata Knight Riders, led by the explosive batting of Sunil Narine and the fiery bowling of Mitchell Starc, emerged victorious. They were of course joined by their former skipper Gautam Gambhir but this time as a mentor.
They defeated the strong Rajasthan Royals team under Sanju Samson which had the likes of Jos Buttler and Trent Boult.
Young talents like Abhishek Sharma and Riyan Parag impressed everyone with their exceptional skills, putting pressure on established players. Travis Head was deadly in those flat Indian pitches and Virat Kohli once again topped the Orange Cap list.
However, fate did not change much for his team RCB which once again failed to reach the finals of the IPL.
This season was a batter’s paradise, with scores exceeding 250 runs becoming commonplace. The entire tournament was a nail-biting affair, with last-over finishes and close encounters keeping fans on the edge of their seats.
IPL 2025 Schedule
The curtain has fallen on the IPL 2024 season, and excitement is already building for the next edition. However, with a mega-auction looming large, discussions are currently focused on two key aspects:
Retention Policy and Player Retention: The retention policy for the mega-auction has been announced by the Indian Premier League. Now, with a purse of 120 Crore and a few new rules, franchises are strategizing which players to keep and build their teams around
Scheduling Conflicts with Other T20 Leagues: The proliferation of T20 leagues worldwide has created a logistical nightmare – scheduling these tournaments to avoid clashes for players participating in multiple leagues.
While the IPL traditionally occurs during the Indian summer (late March to May), a potential conflict arises with the Pakistan Super League (PSL). The PSL, held in February-March 2024, is scheduled for April-May 2025. With the IPL dates still unconfirmed, this overlap in dates could lead to player participation uncertainties for those involved in both leagues.
For reference, here’s a historical breakdown of IPL season dates to show the usual timeframe:
IPL Dates by Season (Year – Dates)
- 2025: March 21 – May 25
- 2024: March 22 – May 26
- 2023: March 31 – May 30
- 2022: March 26 – May 29
- 2021: April 9 – May 2 & September 19 – October 15 (due to COVID-19)
- 2020: September 19 – November 10 (due to COVID-19)
The potential scheduling conflict with the PSL highlights the challenges the BCCI faces in finalizing the schedule. This, along with the mega-auction and player retention decisions, will be key areas to watch in the coming months as excitement for the next edition of the IPL builds.
Here are the details about the tentative TATA IPL 2025 match list:
March & April Month Schedule
| Date | Match | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 22nd March | KKR vs RCB | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 23rd March | SRH vs RR | Hyderabad | 3:30 PM |
| 23rd March | MI vs CSK | Chennai; | 7:30 PM |
| 24th March | DC vs LSG | Vizag | 7:30 PM |
| 25th March | GT vs PBKS | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 26th March | RR vs KKR | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 27th March | SRH vs LSG | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 28th March | RCB vs CSK | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 29th March | GT vs MI | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 30th March | DC vs SRH | Vizag | 3:30 PM |
| 30th March | RR vs CSK | Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
| 31st March | MI vs KKR | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 1st April | LSG vs PBKS | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 2nd April | RCB vs GT | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 03rd April | KKR vs SRH | Vizag | 7:30 PM |
| 04th April | LSG vs MI | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 05th April | CSK vs DC | Chennai | 3:30 PM |
| 05th April | PBKS vs RR | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 06th April | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| 06th April | SRH vs GT | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 07th April | MI vs RCB | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 08th April | PBKS vs CSK | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 9th April | GT vs RR | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 10th April | RCB vs DC | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 11th April | CSK vs KKR | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 12th April | LSG vs GT | Lucknow | 3:30 PM |
| 12th April | SRH vs PBKS | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 13th April | RR vs RCB | Jaipur | 3:30 PM |
| 13th April | DC vs MI | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 14th April | LSG vs CSK | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 15th April | PBKS vs KKR | New Chandigarh | 7:30 PM |
| 16th April | DC vs RR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 17th April | MI vs SRH | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 18th April | RR vs PBKS | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 19th April | GT vs DC | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 19th April | RR vs LSG | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 20th April | PBKS vs RCB | New Chandigarh | 3:30 PM |
| 20th April | MI vs CSK | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 21st April | KKR vs GT | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 22nd April | LSG vs DC | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 23rd April | SRH vs MI | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 24th April | RCB vs RR | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 25th April | CSK vs SRH | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 26th April | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 27th April | MI vs LSG | Mumbai | 3:30 PM |
| 27th April | DC vs RCB | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 28th April | RR vs GT | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 29th April | DC vs KKR | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 30th April | CSK vs PBKS | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
May Month Schedule
| 1st May | RR vs MI | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 2nd May | GT vs SRH | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 3rd May | RR vs CSK | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 4th May | KKR vs RR | Kolkata | 3:30 PM |
| 4th May | PBKS vs CSK | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
| 5th May | SRH vs DC | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 6th May | MI vs GT | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 7th May | KKR vs CSK | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 8th May | PBKS vs DC | Dharamsala | 7:30 PM |
| 9th May | LSG vs RCB | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 10th May | SRH vs KKR | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 11th May | PBKS vs MI | Dharamsala | 3:30 PM |
| 11th May | DC vs GT | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 12th May | CSK vs RR | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 13th May | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 14th May | GT vs LSG | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 15th May | MI vs DC | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 16th May | RR vs PBKS | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 17th May | RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 18th May | GT vs CSK | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 18th May | LSG vs SRH | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
IPL 2025 Playoffs
| 20 May | Qualifier 1 – 1st Position Team on League Stage vs 2nd Position Team of League Stage | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 21 May | Eliminator – Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Qualifier 2 | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 23 May | Qualifier 2 – Loser of Qualifier 1 vs Winner of Eliminator | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 25 May | Final – Winner of Qualifier 2 vs Winner of Qualifier 1 | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
Note: This is the tentative schedule. The official time table is yet to be announced by the BCCI. Follow us to receive full updates about the same.
IPL 2025 Auction, Player Retention Rules and Salary Structure
The excitement for IPL 2025 doesn’t stop there. It is preparing for its next mega auction in 2025, with significant changes to player retention rules. These new rules will impact how franchises build their teams and manage their budgets.
It’s especially exciting to see how Chennai Super Kings will approach this year’s mega-auction on 24th & 25th Nov, with plenty of speculation about whether legendary players like MS Dhoni will participate. Let’s explore the latest updates and their implications for the franchises.
Salary Slab for Retained Players Before IPL 2025 Auction
One of the significant changes in the retention rules is the introduction of a new salary slab for retained players. Teams can now retain 5 capped players (Indian or overseas) along with 1 uncapped player, meaning each team can retain a total of 6 players.
However, franchises can only retain two uncapped players in total, and the salary of an uncapped retained player is Rs 4 crore.
The retained players’ salaries will be deducted from the overall purse of Rs 120 crore, meaning if a franchise retains more players, their auction budget will be reduced accordingly.
Here is the salary slab for retained players under the updated rules:
Direct Retention Salary Structure:
| Retained Player | Amount |
| Retained Player 1 | INR 18 crore |
| Retained Player 2 | INR 14 crore |
| Retained Player 3 | INR 11 crore |
| Retained Player 4 | INR 18 crore |
| Retained Player 5 | INR 14 crore |
Uncapped Player Salary Structure:
- Uncapped Retained Player: INR 4 crore
This new retention framework allows franchises to secure their core players while ensuring a competitive auction pool. With an increased auction purse and new retention caps, the IPL 2025 mega auction promises to be a pivotal moment for teams looking to rebuild or strengthen their squads.
IPL 2025 Teams and Captains
Below is the list of the teams and captains participating in the IPL Schedule 2025.
| SR No | IPL Team | IPL Team Captain |
| 1 | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) | R Gaikwad |
| 2 | Mumbai Indians | Hardik Pandya |
| 3 | Rajasthan Royals | Sanju Samson |
| 4 | Kolkata Knights Riders | Shreyas Iyer |
| 5 | Punjab Kings | Shikhar Dhawan |
| 6 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Pat Cummins |
| 7 | Delhi Capitals | Rishabh Pant |
| 8 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | Faf Du Plessis |
| 9 | Lucknow Super Giants | KL Rahul |
| 10 | Gujarat Titans | Shubman Gill |
IPL 2025 Venues
| City | Stadium | Home Team |
| Mumbai | Wankhede Stadium | Mumbai Indians (MI) |
| Chennai | M.A. Chidambaram Stadium | Chennai Super Kings (CSK) |
| Kolkata | Eden Gardens | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) |
| Delhi | Arun Jaitley Stadium | Delhi Capitals (DC) |
| Bengaluru | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) |
| Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium | Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) |
| Ahmedabad | Narendra Modi Stadium | Gujarat Titans |
| Jaipur | Sawai Mansingh Stadium | Rajasthan Royals (RR) |
| Mohali | PCA Stadium | Punjab Kings (PBKS) |
| Lucknow | Ekana Cricket Stadium | Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) |
TATA IPL 2025 Schedule PDF Download
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So, mark your calendars for the opening match on April 1st, which is expected to be held at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The tentative match list features 74 enthralling matches, culminating in the grand finale on May 25th. Be sure to stay tuned for the official time table announcement from the BCCI.
Indian Premier League Schedule: FAQs
Q1: When will the first match of IPL 2025 be played?
A: The first match is to be played on March 21st.
Q2: How many matches will be played?
A: The BCCI is considering 74 matches in IPL 2025.
Q3: Will MS Dhoni play in IPL 2025?
A: Yes, MS Dhoni will play IPL 2025.
