Cricket enthusiasts, rejoice! The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to resume from May 17 with the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) playing the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the historic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This is a welcome relief to fans left in the dark after the BCCI had suspended the league for a week following the heightened tensions between India and Pakistan.

With both countries now agreeing to a ceasefire, the BCCI has released the new schedule of the tournament, with games distributed across major cities until the final on June 3.

Why IPL 2025 Was Suspended Before the Revised Schedule

The 2025 IPL season was suspended mid-season following increased geopolitical tensions between Pakistan and India, which raised security issues. Punjab Kings (PBKS) v Delhi Capitals (DC) was abandoned mid-innings in Dharamsala because of security threats, which was the straw that broke the camel’s back to suspend it temporarily.

Yet, after diplomatic talks and an instant ceasefire call by both countries, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) hastened to engage in talks with all the ten IPL franchises, the Governing Council, and important stakeholders to chart a secure course of action.

🔄 IPL 2025 Revised Schedule: Fixtures from May 17 to May 27

According to the BCCI’s official announcement, the IPL 2025 Revised Schedule was adjusted after coordination with all stakeholders

The action resumes in Bengaluru, and fans are in for a jam-packed fortnight of back-to-back matches.

Here’s a look at the updated fixtures leading up to the playoffs:

 IPL 2025 Revised Schedule: Updated Playoff Fixtures

As per the revised schedule, the playoffs will be played as follows:

• Qualifier 1 – May 29

• Eliminator – May 30

• Qualifier 2 – June 1

• Final – June 3

Venues for these matches are expected to be announced soon, based on team standings and logistics.

IPL 2025 Revised Schedule Update: PBKS vs DC Rescheduled

One of the most important question marks in the suspension was what happened to the Match No. 58 between Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings, which was left unfinished midway through in Dharamsala. The news on the brighter side is that the BCCI has scheduled the match for May 24 at 7:30 PM in Jaipur. The match could be crucial in deciding the last playoff spots.

IPL 2025 Revised Schedule and Overseas Players’ Return

One area of uncertainty that remains is the participation of foreign players who left India during the week-long pause. While the BCCI has not yet released an official statement on their return, most franchises are hopeful that key international stars will be back in time for the final leg of the tournament. The next few days will be crucial in confirming overseas availability.

📊 Points Table Before the Suspension

Before the league was halted, the competition was heating up with a tightly packed points table. Here’s how things stood:

With only a few matches remaining for most teams, the top six playoff qualification is open to all. GT, RCB, and PBKS are in touching distance of qualification, whereas MI and DC need to win at least two more to remain in the race.

🎯 What’s Next?

All attention now turns to May 17, when RCB and KKR clash to set the second stage of IPL 2025 rolling. With big stakes, outstanding playoff positions at stake, and player returns hanging in the balance, this promises to be one of the most dramatic conclusions ever to IPL.

For more on the league’s early phase, read our IPL 2025 opening week analysis on Taaza Wire.

Tune into Taaza Wire for daily coverage, match forecasts, and analyst views as IPL 2025 hurtles to its nail-biting conclusion.