The much-anticipated Tata IPL 2025 will officially resume this Saturday, May 17, with a blockbuster clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With the playoff race tightening and just a few games left in the group stage, Tata IPL 2025 match predictions are becoming more intense than ever. Teams like RCB, DC, SRH, and MI are still fighting for playoff qualification, and their form over the next few games could completely alter the current points table. A total of 17 matches are scheduled to be played over the next two weeks, including two high-stakes doubleheaders. While the venues for the playoff matches are yet to be confirmed, the final has been locked in for June 3. Fans, fantasy players, and analysts alike will be keeping a close eye on every run and wicket as the tournament enters its decisive phase.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the resumption on Monday, May 12, stating that the decision came after thorough consultations with government and security agencies, as well as key IPL stakeholders. The season was temporarily halted due to security concerns following tensions at the India-Pakistan border after Operation Sindoor. The PBKS vs DC match in Dharamsala on May 8 was abandoned midway amid air raid alerts in neighboring regions. This prompted a one-week suspension of the tournament, during which many overseas players flew back home or to neutral venues like the UAE.
With the schedule revised, six venues have been finalized for the remaining league games — Bengaluru, Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad. Notably absent from this list are Chennai, Hyderabad, and Mullanpur, which were originally expected to host the final phase of league games. This reshuffling has had a significant impact on certain franchises. For example, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) won’t be playing any of their remaining fixtures at their home grounds. Instead, CSK’s final league match against Rajasthan Royals (RR) will take place in Delhi on May 20, and SRH’s last fixture against KKR will also be held in the national capital on May 25.
Below is the revised schedule of the remaining league fixtures:
May 17: RCB vs KKR in Bengaluru
May 18: RR vs PBKS (Jaipur), DC vs GT (Delhi)
May 19: LSG vs SRH (Lucknow)
May 20: CSK vs RR (Delhi)
May 21: MI vs DC (Mumbai)
May 22: GT vs LSG (Ahmedabad)
May 23: RCB vs SRH (Bengaluru)
May 24: PBKS vs DC (Jaipur) – replay of the abandoned May 8 match
May 25: GT vs CSK (Ahmedabad), SRH vs KKR (Delhi)
May 26: PBKS vs MI (Jaipur)
May 27: LSG vs RCB (Lucknow)
May 29: Qualifier 1 (Venue TBC)
May 30: Eliminator (Venue TBC)
June 1: Qualifier 2 (Venue TBC)
June 3: Final (Venue TBC)
There are only two doubleheaders in the revised schedule, both slated for Sundays — May 18 and May 25. The playoff venues are expected to be finalized shortly. With high-profile teams like Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru still very much in contention, these games could determine the final four in dramatic fashion.
The resumption of the tournament comes with significant logistical and strategic changes. The venue shift has not only disrupted home advantage for teams like PBKS, CSK, and SRH but has also impacted pitch preparations and fan turnout. Punjab Kings, for instance, will play all their remaining matches in Jaipur, including the replay of their abandoned game against Delhi Capitals on May 24 and two additional matches against MI and DC.
Mumbai Indians, currently in the race for a top-four spot, will host their last league game at the iconic Wankhede Stadium against Delhi Capitals on May 21. This fixture could be pivotal in shaping the playoff landscape, depending on earlier results.
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However, the big question now is whether all overseas players will return for the resumed IPL season. Many of them, especially Australians and South Africans, are facing scheduling conflicts with the upcoming World Test Championship (WTC) Final, set to begin on June 11 — just eight days after the IPL final. Players like Mitchell Starc, who are central to both franchise and national plans, may opt to skip the remainder of IPL 2025 to prepare for the red-ball challenge. This could weaken squads and shift the balance in several key matchups.
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