RCB vs KKR will start, Gujarat Titans on top, know the full schedule.
The good news of IPL 2025 restarts has brought smiles back on the faces of cricket fans. The BCCI has announced to restart the tournament from May 17, which was suspended on May 8 due to increased tension between India and Pakistan. After the ‘complete and immediate ceasefire’ between the two countries on May 10, the BCCI has released the revised schedule.
FULL IPL 2025 SCHEDULE AFTER RESTART:
| Day and date | Time | Match | Venue |
| Saturday, May 17 | 7:30pm IST | RCB vs KKR | Bengaluru |
| Sunday, May 18 | 3:30 pm IST | RR vs PBKS | Jaipur |
| Sunday, May 18 | 7:30pm IST | DC vs GT | Delhi |
| Monday, May 19 | 7:30pm IST | LSG vs SRH | Lucknow |
| Tuesday, May 20 | 7:30pm IST | CSK vs RR | Delhi |
| Wednesday, May 21 | 7:30pm IST | MI vs DC | Mumbai |
| Thursday, May 22 | 7:30pm IST | GT vs LSG | Ahmedabad |
| Friday, May 23 | 7:30pm IST | RCB vs SRH | Bengaluru |
| Saturday, May 24 | 7:30pm IST | PBKS vs DC | Jaipur |
| Sunday, May 25 | 3:30pm IST | GT vs CSK | Ahmedabad |
| Sunday, May 25 | 7:30pm IST | SRH vs KKR | Delhi |
| Monday, May 26 | 7:30pm IST | PBKS vs MI | Jaipur |
| Tuesday, May 27 | 7:30pm IST | LSG vs RCB | Lucknow |
| Thursday, May 29 | 7:30pm IST | Qualifier 1 | TBC |
| Friday, May 30 | 7:30pm IST | Eliminator | TBC |
| Sunday, June 1 | 7:30pm IST | Qualifier 2 | TBC |
| Tuesday, June 3 | 7:30pm IST | FINAL | TBC |
RCB vs KKR will start with a bang
The first match of IPL 2025 will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 17 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. There are now 16 matches left in the tournament including the playoffs. Gujarat Titans are at the top of the points table with 16 points while 7 teams are in the playoff race.
Why was IPL suspended?
The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was stopped midway on May 8, the next day the BCCI postponed the tournament indefinitely. However, after the tension between the two countries subsided the way for IPL 2025 restarts was cleared.
Relief for fans, but schedule changes
The BCCI released the revised schedule on May 12, which includes the dates and venues of all the remaining matches. Fans will now get a chance to see Team India stars in action once again. However, it is not yet clear when the halted match of Punjab vs Delhi will take place.
Race for playoffs: Gujarat Titans lead
Gujarat Titans have performed brilliantly so far scoring 16 points in 8 matches. Teams like Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad are also trying to make it to the top-4. Teams like RCB and KKR will now need to win every match.
Conclusion:
IPL 2025 restarts has excited the fans again. The excitement and magic of cricket will return in the matches starting on May 17. Everyone will be watching the performance of Gujarat Titans and the talent of the young players. Now let’s see who will put the final hammer in the race for the trophy!
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