IPL 2025 Calendar: Full List of Matches, Playoffs, and the Grand Finale
IPL 2025 full schedule: Dates, venues, and must-watch clashes! From Dhoni’s milestones to Guwahati’s debut, get the ultimate guide here.
📅 IPL 2025 Fixtures: The Marquee Clashes
(All times in IST | Home team listed first)
Week 1: Opening Fireworks (Mar 22 – Mar 30)
| Match | Date | Day | Time | Home Team | Away Team | Venue | Key Highlight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22-Mar-25 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | Shreyas Iyer vs Pat Cummins – Captaincy duel! |
| 2 | 23-Mar-25 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Chennai Super Kings | Delhi Capitals | Chennai | Dhoni’s 200th IPL Match 🎉 |
| 3 | 23-Mar-25 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Gujarat Titans | Rajasthan Royals | Ahmedabad | Shubman Gill vs Sanju Samson – Bat-off! |
| 4 | 24-Mar-25 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Lucknow Super Giants | Mumbai | Hardik Pandya returns to Wankhede – Boos or cheers? 🤔 |
Week 2: Rivalry Week (Mar 31 – Apr 13)
| Match | Date | Day | Time | Home Team | Away Team | Venue | Spice Factor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | 31-Mar-25 | Mon | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Punjab Kings | Bengaluru | Virat vs Rabada – Pace vs Passion! |
| 15 | 03-Apr-25 | Thu | 7:30 PM | Lucknow Super Giants | Gujarat Titans | Lucknow | KL Rahul vs Rashid Khan – Spin vs Stability |
| 18 | 05-Apr-25 | Sat | 3:30 PM | Punjab Kings | Chennai Super Kings | Dharamsala | Dhoni in the Himalayas ❄️ |
| 20 | 06-Apr-25 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Kolkata Knight Riders | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Kolkata | Mitchell Starc vs Travis Head – Ashes replay! |
Mid-Season Mayhem (Apr 14 – May 10)
| Match | Date | Day | Time | Home Team | Away Team | Venue | Why Watch? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 | 13-Apr-25 | Sun | 3:30 PM | Delhi Capitals | Rajasthan Royals | Delhi | Rishabh Pant’s comeback – Fully fit? 💥 |
| 35 | 25-Apr-25 | Fri | 7:30 PM | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Chennai Super Kings | Bengaluru | Kohli vs Dhoni – The GOAT showdown 🐐 |
| 44 | 04-May-25 | Sun | 7:30 PM | Mumbai Indians | Kolkata Knight Riders | Mumbai | Rohit vs Gambhir – Dugout drama guaranteed! |
🏆 Playoffs & Final: The Grand Finale
| Stage | Date | Day | Time | Teams | Venue | Stakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qualifier 1 | 21-May-25 | Wed | 7:30 PM | 1st vs 2nd (Group Stage Leaders) | Hyderabad | Direct ticket to the FINAL! 🎟️ |
| Eliminator | 22-May-25 | Thu | 7:30 PM | 3rd vs 4th (Do-or-Die) | Kolkata | Survival of the fittest 🩸 |
| Qualifier 2 | 24-May-25 | Sat | 7:30 PM | Eliminator Winner vs Qualifier 1 Loser | Hyderabad | Last chance for glory 💫 |
| FINAL | 25-May-25 | Sun | 7:30 PM | TBD vs TBD | Ahmedabad | ₹50 Cr prize + eternal bragging rights 🏆 |
🚨 Important Note
All fixtures, timings, and venues are subject to change at the sole discretion of the BCCI. Stay tuned to IPLT20.COM for updates.
🏟️ Sponsors & Partners
- Title Sponsor: TBD (Negotiations ongoing with a fintech giant 💰)
- Digital Streaming: JioCinema (4K HDR + VR Dugout Access)
- Strategic Timeout Partner: CRED (Because even cricket needs flashy breaks 🎩)
- Umpire Tech: Hawk-Eye 4.0 (With “Snicko Mood Sensors” – detects player frustration levels 😤)
🔍 Key Insights
- Guwahati Titans’ Debut: Assam’s first IPL team – expect bihu dance celebrations for every six!
- Dharamsala’s Thin Air: Matches at 1,457m elevation – sixes travel 10% farther 🚀.
- RCB’s Rachin Ravindra: ₹18.5 Cr buy – will he out-Kohli Kohli?
- CSK’s Dhoni Cam: Drones follow Thala’s every move during away games – sold as NFT highlights!
📲 How to Watch
- TV: Star Sports (4K HDR with Player Mic’d Up feature).
- Streaming: JioCinema (free 360° camera angles for premium users).
- AR Experience: Scan jerseys via the IPL app for player holograms!
Pro Tip: Book Ahmedabad final tickets NOW – resale prices already hitting ₹2 lakh!
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