IPL 2025 Schedule Announced; Hyderabad to Host 9 Matches
BCCI announces IPL 2025 schedule. The season starts March 22 with KKR vs RCB in Kolkata. Check full fixtures, venues, and knockout match details.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has released the complete schedule for the 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). The 18th edition of the tournament will commence on March 22, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The final is scheduled to be held at the same venue on May 25.
The IPL 2025 season will feature 74 matches, with fixtures spread across multiple venues. Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium is set to host nine matches, including league-stage games and two crucial knockout fixtures—Qualifier 1 on May 20 and the Eliminator on May 21.
Hyderabad’s IPL 2025 Fixtures:
March 23, 3:30 PM: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) vs Rajasthan Royals (RR)
March 27, 7:30 PM: SRH vs Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
April 6, 7:30 PM: SRH vs Gujarat Titans (GT)
April 12, 7:30 PM: SRH vs Punjab Kings (PBKS)
April 23, 7:30 PM: SRH vs Mumbai Indians (MI)
May 5, 7:30 PM: SRH vs Delhi Capitals (DC)
May 10, 7:30 PM: SRH vs KKR
May 20, 7:30 PM: Qualifier 1
May 21, 7:30 PM: Eliminator
Delhi Capitals (DC) will play two of their home matches at the Dr. YS Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium in Visakhapatnam. These fixtures are scheduled for March 24 and March 30.
The release of the IPL 2025 schedule has generated excitement among cricket fans, with franchises gearing up for an intense season. The tournament will once again follow the home-and-away format, ensuring a mix of high-voltage clashes across different venues.
