Explore IPL 2025 with complete details: start date, full match schedule, teams, player squads, points table updates, and expert predictions. Stay ahead of the action!
IPL 2025 Start Date: Overview
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 promises to be another action-packed season of cricket. Fans are eagerly waiting for updates on the IPL 2025 start date, schedule, and teams. The tournament is officially set to begin on March 14, 2025, and will conclude with the final on May 25, 2025.
The first match is set to feature the defending champions, Gujarat Titans, against the Mumbai Indians.
Key Highlights of IPL 2025
- Start Date: March 14, 2025
- End Date: May 25, 2025
- Organizer: Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI)
- Venue: Multiple cities across India
- Sponsor: Tata Group (Tata IPL 2025)
IPL 2025 Schedule and Matches
Let’s take a look at the TATA IPL 2025 schedule:
| DATE | MATCH | Venue | Time (IST) |
| 14 Mar | CSK vs RCB | Chennai | 8:00 PM |
| 15 Mar | PBKS vs DC | Mohali | 3:30 PM |
| 15 Mar | KKR vs SRH | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 16 Mar | RR vs LSG | Jaipur | 3:30 PM |
| 16 Mar | GT vs MI | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 17 Mar | RCB vs PBKS | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 18 Mar | CSK vs GT | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 19 Mar | SRH vs MI | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 20 Mar | RR vs DC | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 21 Mar | RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 22 Mar | LSG vs PBKS | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 23 Mar | GT vs SRH | Ahmedabad | 3:30 PM |
| 23 Mar | DC vs CSK | Vizag | 7:30 PM |
| 24 Mar | MI vs RR | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 25 Mar | RCB vs LSG | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 03 Apr | DC vs KKR | Vizag | 7:30 PM |
| 04 Apr | GT vs PBKS | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 05 Apr | SRH vs CSK | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 06 Apr | RR vs RCB | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 07 Apr | MI vs DC | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 08 Apr | LSG vs GT | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 09 Apr | CSK vs KKR | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 10 Apr | PBKS vs SRH | Mohali | 7:30 PM |
| 11 Apr | RR vs GT | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 12 Apr | MI vs RCB | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 13 Apr | LSG vs DC | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 14 Apr | PBKS vs RR | Mohali | 7:30 PM |
| 15 Apr | KKR vs LSG | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 16 Apr | MI vs CSK | Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
| 18 Apr | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
| 20 Apr | KKR vs RR | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 21 Apr | GT vs DC | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 22 Apr | PBKS vs MI | Mohali | 7:30 PM |
| 23 Apr | LSG vs CSK | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 24 Apr | DC vs SRH | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 27 Apr | KKR vs RCB | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 28 Apr | PKBS vs GT | Mohali | 7:30 PM |
| 30 Apr | RR vs MI | Jaipur | 7:30 PM |
| 1 May | CSK vs LSG | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 2 May | DC vs GT | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 3 May | SRH vs RCB | Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
| 4 May | KKR vs PBKS | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 7 May | DC vs MI | Delhi | 7:30 PM |
| 10 May | LSG vs RR | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 12 May | GT vs RCB | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 14 May | CSK vs SRH | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 16 May | KKR vs DC | Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
| 18 May | LSG vs MI | Lucknow | 7:30 PM |
| 21st May | Qualifier 1 | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 22nd May | Eliminator | Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
| 24th May | Qualifier 2 | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
| 25th May | Final | Chennai | 7:30 PM |
(Note: This schedule is based on the official announcement by the BCCI.)
IPL 2025 Team Squads
Key Teams and Players
- Chennai Super Kings (CSK):
- MS Dhoni (Captain)
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Mumbai Indians (MI):
- Rohit Sharma (Captain)
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH):
- Pat Cummins (Captain)
- Harry Brook
- Aiden Markram
- Gujarat Titans (GT):
- Hardik Pandya (Captain)
- Shubman Gill
- Rashid Khan
- Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB):
- Faf du Plessis (Captain)
- Virat Kohli
- Glenn Maxwell
- Rajasthan Royals (RR):
- Sanju Samson (Captain)
- Jos Buttler
- Yashasvi Jaiswal
- Delhi Capitals (DC):
- Rishabh Pant (Captain)
- Prithvi Shaw
- Axar Patel
- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Andre Russell
- Sunil Narine
- Lucknow Super Giants (LSG):
- KL Rahul (Captain)
- Quinton de Kock
- Marcus Stoinis
- Punjab Kings (PBKS):
- Shikhar Dhawan (Captain)
- Liam Livingstone
- Arshdeep Singh
Read More IPL Points Table (2008-2024): Team Rankings and Insights
Predictions and Expectations
- Which Teams Will Play the First Match? The IPL 2025 opener features Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians.
- Start Date: The IPL 2025 season officially begins on March 14, 2025, and will follow a double round-robin format with playoffs and a final.
Read More IPL 2025 Prediction: Who Will Dominate This Season?
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. When is the IPL 2025 start date? IPL 2025 will begin on March 14, 2025, with the first match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai.
2. What is the IPL 2025 start date and end date? IPL 2025 will start on March 14, 2025, and conclude with the final on May 25, 2025.
3. Which teams will play the first match of IPL 2025? The opening match of IPL 2025 will be played between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Chennai.
