IPL 2025 Season Kicks Off Amidst WTC Final Preparations
The IPL 2025 season is about to begin, starting with the RCB vs. KKR match on May 17, while the WTC final preparations are causing disruptions. Cricket South Africa has mandated that players return by May 26, affecting several teams in the playoff race. The WTC final will see Australia face South Africa at Lord's from June 11 to 15. With key South African players involved in both tournaments, the scheduling has become crucial. Read on for more details about the players and the implications for the IPL.
| May 14, 2025, 16:03 IST
IPL 2025 Season Launch and WTC Final Impact
The 18th season of the IPL is set to commence soon, starting with the match between RCB and KKR on May 17. The final showdown is scheduled for June 3. However, Cricket South Africa has thrown a wrench into the plans by requesting players involved in the World Test Championship to return by May 26. This decision affects six teams, including Mumbai Indians, RCB, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings, all of which are vying for playoff spots.
The ICC World Test Championship final will feature a clash between Australia and South Africa, taking place at Lord's from June 11 to 15. Cricket South Africa has instructed its squad members to return by May 26 to ensure they have ample time to prepare for the WTC final.
In total, there are 20 South African players participating in IPL 2025 across various teams, with 8 of them being part of the WTC final squad. Notably, two of these players are on the Mumbai Indians roster.
South African Players in IPL 2025 Included in WTC Final Squad
Corbin Bosch - Mumbai Indians
Ryan Rickelton - Mumbai Indians
Vian Mulder - Sunrisers Hyderabad
Marco Jansen - Punjab Kings
Aiden Markram - Lucknow Super Giants
Lungi Ngidi - RCB
Kagiso Rabada - Gujarat Titans
Tristan Stubbs - Delhi Capitals
The IPL 2025 final was initially set for May 25 at Eden Gardens but was postponed due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The new date for the final is now June 3, just a week before the WTC final begins. South African players have been asked to join their teams by May 26 to allow them time to depart for England on May 30.
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