IPL 2025 Resumes on May 17 with Key Matches Ahead

IPL 2025 Restart Details

The IPL 2025 is set to recommence on May 17 in Bengaluru, with the opening match featuring RCB against KKR. The tournament was previously postponed on May 9 due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan.

Upcoming Matches and Venue Information

The remaining matches of the tournament will take place across six venues: Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad. Following the announcement of the restart, franchises are now focusing on reorganizing their training schedules to accommodate player availability. However, there remains uncertainty regarding the participation of international players.

Updates on International Players for IPL 2025

Foreign Player Availability:

• It appears unlikely that Australia's Josh Hazlewood will be available for RCB, which currently holds the second position in the points table.


• RCB also includes Liam Livingstone, Lungi Ngidi, and Nuwan Tushara, whose return is anticipated. RCB is almost certain to reach the IPL playoffs.


• Australia's Pat Cummins and Travis Head are expected to return to SRH, although their team has already been eliminated from playoff contention.


• Mitchell Starc and Jake Fraser-McGurk are part of Delhi Capitals for IPL 2025, but their return is also in question as DC remains in the playoff race.


• For Gujarat Titans, South Africa's Kagiso Rabada and Gerald Coetzee are available, with GT currently leading the points table.