IPL 2025 Resumes After Ceasefire: Revised Schedule, Player Updates, and Playoff Race

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The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is back in action following a brief suspension due to rising geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. After a temporary halt, the BCCI confirmed that the tournament would resume on May 17, with the final match slated for June 3.


IPL 2025 Resumes After Ceasefire
 IPL 2025 Resumes After Ceasefire


📍 What’s New: Updated Format & Venues

The remainder of the IPL season is being played in a condensed format to meet the revised timeline. Six cities—Bengaluru, Delhi, Jaipur, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Lucknow—are hosting the rest of the matches. The usual home-and-away format has been dropped to accommodate quicker transitions between games.

Key playoff dates include:

  • Qualifier 1: May 29

  • Eliminator: May 30

  • Qualifier 2: June 1

  • Final: June 3


☔ Rain & Player Absences Impact Restart

The much-anticipated first match after the restart, RCB vs KKR, was unfortunately rained out in Bengaluru. This no-result eliminated KKR from playoff contention while helping RCB move higher on the points table.

In addition to weather disruptions, many international players have left the IPL due to national commitments. For instance:

  • Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals) left for national duty.

  • Lungi Ngidi was replaced by Blessing Muzarabani at RCB.

These exits have significantly affected team strategies, especially in crucial league matches.


💥 Notable Performances Since Restart

Despite the disruptions, several standout performances have energized fans:

  • Sai Sudharsan hit an unbeaten century for Gujarat Titans (GT) in a dominant win over Delhi Capitals.

  • GT captain Shubman Gill crossed the 5,000-run milestone in T20 cricket, becoming the second-fastest Indian to reach that mark.

  • KL Rahul also scored a brilliant century—the first by a right-handed batter in IPL 2025.


🏆 Playoff Qualification Battle Heats Up

With only a few league matches remaining:

  • Gujarat Titans (GT), Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), and Punjab Kings (PBKS) have already secured playoff spots.

  • The fourth and final playoff position is still open, with Mumbai Indians (MI), Lucknow Super Giants (LSG), and Delhi Capitals (DC) in the running.

  • CSK, SRH, RR, and KKR are officially out of the playoff race.


📺 Broadcast and Streaming

All matches are being broadcast on Star Sports with commentary in multiple Indian languages. Fans can also stream the matches live and in HD for free on JioCinema (JioHotstar) via mobile and smart TVs.


🏁 Conclusion

The IPL 2025 comeback has been dramatic and eventful—from weather delays to intense playoff races and standout individual performances. With the knockout stage fast approaching, fans can expect thrilling cricket action leading up to the grand finale on June 3.

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