When will IPL 2025 start? BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla confirms date

Kolkata Knight Riders will enter the IPL 2025 as defending champions.

India’s biggest cricketing event, the Indian Premier League (IPL), is all set to return for its 18th season in 2025. The tournament will feature 10 teams and follow a round-robin league format, leading into the playoffs.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will enter the season as defending champions, having claimed their third title in 2024. Last season reached new heights and delivered some of the most thrilling cricketing action.

Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) set a new record for the highest team score in the league, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) made an incredible comeback to secure a spot in the playoffs.

This season has already generated excitement among fans, with several big names like Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, and Yuzvendra Chahal moving to new franchises for large sums. The IPL 2025 mega auction saw teams reshaping their squads, setting the stage for another thrilling season.

BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla has now shared an update regarding the upcoming IPL season.

When will IPL 2025 start? BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla confirms date

Speaking to the media after the BCCI’s meeting on Sunday, January 12, Rajeev Shukla confirmed that IPL 2025 will begin on March 23. This announcement differs from earlier reports, which had mentioned a start date of March 14.

The IPL will take place soon after the ICC Champions Trophy 2025, which will conclude on March 9.

The schedule for the competition is expected to be released soon. While many young players will look to impress the selectors, it remains to be seen how many matches Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah will play, given their injury concerns and the five-match test series in England that will follow the IPL soon after.

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