The IPL 2025 is ready to resume after the ceasefire between India and Pakistan. The BCCI and the IPL Governing Council will announce a revised program in the coming days, with the tournament to be limited to only 4 cities. The IPL 2025 playoffs, however, are expected to be played at respective places in Hyderabad and Kolkata.
“The IPL will resume in four places next week. The places will soon be shortlisted, and the qualifiers, eliminators and final places are likely to remain similar,” A BCCI official told ANI.
Set to resume with IPL 2025 LSG vs RCB game
The IPL 2025 was suspended, PBKS vs. DC Clash stopped the midway in Dharmasala. Both teams and fans were evacuated from the stadium at the height of the India-Pakistan struggle. According to reports, the game is likely to be left with the IPL set to resume with the LSG vs. RCB game which was originally scheduled for 8 May.
“The tournament will resume with the match between RCB and LSG. The last site can be changed as the rain can later affect matches in Kolkata, so this call will be taken accordingly,” A BCCI told Annie.
The original schedule had 12 league games and four playoffs. A final decision on PBKS vs DC game is expected to be announced when the revised IPL 2025 schedule is announced. The final was scheduled on 26 May at the Eden Gardens. The BCCI may modify the program to end in May for the tournament. The Indian Board is likely to further extend the final date and allocate more double headers.
BCCI is going to shortlists from its places and it is likely that the Indian Cricket Board allocates these games in South India. The India-Pakistan struggle has seen cities targeted in the north and west of India. Bengaluru, Chennai and Hyderabad may be viable options for hosting the remaining sports. Visakhapatnam also hosted Delhi’s capitals this season.
Franchises are trying to remember foreign players
While most teams have already distributed, the franchisees are trying to bring their foreign players back to India as soon as possible. Players from Australia and South Africa could not return with the World Test Championship at Lord’s on 11 June. According to ESPNcricinfo, many who are in transit have been asked to stop their journey with the decision of the league.
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