The question “When will IPL 2025 begin？” has been bothering cricket fans around the world for a long time. But now, IPL 2025 start date has been officially set for March 21, marking a slight adjustment to the previously proposed schedule.
When Will IPL 2025 Begin and Where to Kick Off？
With the reigning champions playing first, the IPL 2025 is scheduled to get underway in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on March 21. The finals of the 2025 IPL season will be held at the Eden Gardens – home of defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), BCCI chairman Rajiv Shukla announced.
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In keeping with the IPL custom of holding important games in the hometown of the reigning champions, Eden Gardens will host both the first and the last games. Qualifier 1 and Eliminator will be held in Hyderabad at the home of Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). During a Special General Meeting in Mumbai on January 12, Prabhtej Singh Bhatia as treasurer and Devjit Saikia as secretary were appointed the new full-term BCCI office bearers. The finalized timetable is anticipated to be made public soon. For the first time in a decade, the IPL final will take place at the storied Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Adjustment for 2 Major Tournaments
Earlier, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had announced a tentative tournament window from March 14 to May 25, 2025. However, it has now been clarified that those dates were provisional, and the finalized schedule reflects the updated timeline. According to Cricbuzz, the postponement coincides with the Champions Trophy final’s conclusion on March 9, providing about two weeks’ leeway between the two major tournaments. There is still an opportunity for conjecture, though, as sources within the broadcasting network have denied asking for the change. BCCI member Rajiv Shukla also played an important role in the IPL 2025 start date. Shukla made some calls regarding the IPL 2025 start date with the Champions Trophy commencing in February.
Rewinding Preliminary Battle：IPL Auction
Aside from the IPL 2025 start date, the two-day IPL 2025 super auction held in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, saw 182 players sold for a staggering Rs 639.15 crore. With their core players retained, most of the ten franchises focused on strengthening their squads. In the lead-up to the auction, teams engaged in extensive discussions with the BCCI and Rajiv Shukla regarding the latest rules and regulations.
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From the final list of 574 players, two headline groups took centre stage, sparking intense bidding wars. While some players commanded high bids despite previous rifts with their former teams, others drew attention for their consistent and successful performances in past seasons. The auction set the tone for what promises to be an exciting IPL season. Now, we know that the IPL 2025 start date will be March 21. Get your cheering gear ready and cheer for your favorite team！
