The Indian Premier League (IPL) is often called the “Festival of India,” and fans eagerly wait for its start. The 18th season of IPL is set to begin on March 21, 2025, but the official schedule has not been released yet.
A recent report by Sports Tak suggests that the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) is likely to announce the complete schedule within a week.
Final at Eden Gardens
According to the report, the IPL 2025 Final will be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The first two playoff matches will take place at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, followed by the second playoff and the final in Kolkata.
Neutral Venues for Delhi and Rajasthan Teams
The report also mentions that Delhi Capitals and Rajasthan Royals will play two of their home matches at neutral venues:
- Rajasthan Royals: Five home matches in Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur, and two matches at a yet-to-be-decided venue.
- Delhi Capitals: Two home matches at ACA-VDCA Stadium in Vizag, where they played some matches last season.
Mega Auction Highlights
The IPL 2025 Mega Auction took place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
- A total of 182 players were sold for a combined amount of ₹639.15 crores.
- The auction lasted for two days, with 10 teams participating.
Fans are now eagerly waiting for the official schedule announcement and the exciting matches ahead!
