Mumbai, May 12: After extensive consultations with the government, security agencies, and other key stakeholders, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the resumption of the remaining matches of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 from May 17. The matches will be held across six venues. The league will resume at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru with Royal Challengers Bengaluru facing Kolkata Knight Riders on May 17. The IPL was suspended for a week due to heightened tensions and cross-border attacks between India and Pakistan, including missile and drone strikes by Pakistan, which were effectively thwarted by Indian forces.

No matches will be played in Mohali or Dharamsala. The match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, initially relocated to Ahmedabad, will now be held at the SMS Stadium in Jaipur on May 26. A total of 17 matches are scheduled, including two double-headers, both falling on Sundays.

The playoffs will begin with Qualifier 1 on May 29, followed by the Eliminator on May 30. Qualifier 2 will take place on June 1, and the final will be played on June 3. The venues for the playoff matches will be announced at a later date.

BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia, in the official release, stated, “The BCCI takes this opportunity to once again salute the bravery and resilience of India’s armed forces, whose efforts have enabled the safe return of cricket. The Board reaffirms its commitment to national interest while ensuring the successful completion of the league.”