IPL 2025 Start Date Confirmed By Chairman Arun Dhumal

Chairman Arun Dhumal emphasized that IPL 2025 will maintain its competitive spirit, with no major changes to existing rules.

Dhumal expressed optimism about Dharamshala hosting additional games in 2025 Indian Premier League season.

Source : PTI

IPL 2025 start date revealed: Exciting updates about Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 have surfaced, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) Vice President Arun Dhumal confirming a tentative start date. While earlier reports suggested a March 14 kickoff, Chairman Dhumal, during an event at Sansad Khel Mahakumbh in Bilaspur, revealed that IPL 2025 season is expected to begin on March 21.

Dhumal also emphasized that IPL 2025 will maintain its competitive spirit, with no major changes to existing rules, including the much-debated impact player rule.

"See, the IPL season will start in March. The time is set for March 21. And the schedule will be released in a few days," Dhumal was quoted as saying by news agency IANS.

"No, there is no significant change in the rules. IPL is the most important cricket league in the world, where the players of the world come and play. And this tournament is organized with a very competitive spirit. And definitely, this time it will be even better," he added.

Dharamshala likely to host more matches

Dhumal expressed optimism about Dharamshala hosting additional games in 2025 Indian Premier League season.

"Last time, Dharamshala hosted two IPL matches. This time, we're hopeful for three, alongside other domestic tournaments like Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy being offered to venues like Bilaspur and Dharamshala," he said.

IPL 2025 opening match prediction

The IPL traditionally kicks off with a clash between the previous season's finalists. With Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to claim the IPL 2024 title, fans can likely expect these two teams to lock horns in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener.

Recent reports indicate an increase in the number of matches in future IPL seasons due to media rights obligations. While IPL 2025 will retain 74 matches, the count is expected to rise to 84 matches in 2026 and 94 matches in 2027.