IPL 2025 Schedule and Highlights: Key Matches, Venues, and Emerging Talents

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to captivate cricket enthusiasts from March 22 to May 25, 2025. This season promises thrilling matches, significant leadership changes, and the emergence of young talent.

Tournament Overview

The IPL 2025 will feature ten teams competing across 74 matches in 13 venues. The tournament will commence on March 22, with the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Notably, Eden Gardens will also host the final match on May 25, marking its third time as the IPL final venue. citeturn0news18

Matches are scheduled with 13 double-header days, where afternoon games will start at 3:30 PM IST and evening games at 7:30 PM IST. Some teams will play home games at multiple venues: Delhi Capitals in Visakhapatnam, Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, and Punjab Kings in Dharamsala. 

Key Fixtures

• Opening Match: KKR vs. RCB on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

• El Clasico Encounters: Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face Mumbai Indians (MI) twice; first on March 23 in Chennai and again on April 20 in Mumbai. 

Leadership Changes

RCB has appointed Rajat Patidar as their new captain, succeeding Faf du Plessis, who has moved to Delhi Capitals. Patidar's leadership will be pivotal as RCB aims for their maiden IPL title.

Emerging Talent

In a historic move during the IPL 2025 mega auction, 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar was signed by Rajasthan Royals for $130,000, making him the youngest player ever selected in the league. Suryavanshi's exceptional talent has garnered attention, and he is poised to make a significant impact this season. citeturn0news26

Where to Watch

Fans can catch live broadcasts of all matches on Star Sports in TV and on JioHotstar in Mobiles and other devices.

As the IPL 2025 season approaches, anticipation builds for another exhilarating chapter in cricketing history.