IPL Matches to Go On Despite Uncertainty
In spite of several challenges, such as international player availability and geopolitical tensions, the IPL 2025 season goes ahead as planned, with 14 matches left to be played before the playoffs.
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Indian Premier League (IPL) will continue as scheduled despite worries following recent occurrences. So far, there has not been any formal communication by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) about modifying the schedule. Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, who are getting ready for their game in Dharamsala, have not received any word of changes. The two teams are following the practice as initially set.
The IPL games are expected to go on as normal following reports of disturbance in Dharamsala. The Dharamsala airport was reported to have been closed following India's recent activities involving Pakistan. But the situation appears not to have impacted the league directly. Punjab Kings are gearing up to meet Delhi Capitals at the HPCA Stadium according to the current agenda. Unless the BCCI issues a new advisory, the match will be played as scheduled.
A Punjab Kings official said there had been no word from the BCCI or the IPL officials regarding any changes. The teams are thus proceeding with their regular routine. Interestingly, IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal, a native of Dharamsala, has also not made any comments suggesting changes.
Another important point to mention is that the Mumbai Indians are to leave for Dharamsala on Thursday to play against Punjab Kings on May 19. Even with the scheduled blackout drills on Wednesday night, there has been no official word regarding changing the game timings. Franchise officials have also mentioned that no word has been received from the BCCI regarding this issue.
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders are hosting Chennai Super Kings in Kolkata as scheduled without any setback to their plans. Other matches too are also not affected so far, and the teams are also adhering to their training and travel itinerary as normal.
Below is a list of the remaining IPL 2025 matches:
May 7 - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata
May 8 - Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, Dharamsala
May 9 - Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Lucknow Super Giants, Lucknow
May 10 - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Hyderabad
May 11 - Mumbai Indians vs Punjab Kings, Dharamsala
May 11 - Gujarat Titans vs Delhi Capitals, New Delhi
May 12 - Rajasthan Royals vs Chennai Super Kings, Chennai
May 13 - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bengaluru
May 14 - Lucknow Super Giants vs Gujarat Titans, Ahmedabad
May 15 - Delhi Capitals vs Mumbai Indians, Mumbai
May 16 - Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals, Jaipur
May 17 - Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Bengaluru
May 18 - Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans, Ahmedabad
May 18 - Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Lucknow Super Giants, Lucknow
May 20 - Qualifier 1, Hyderabad
May 21 - Eliminator, Hyderabad
May 23 - Qualifier 2, Kolkata
May 25 - Final, Kolkata
While the situation unfolds, fans and franchises await any official word from the BCCI. So far, the thrill and excitement of the IPL continue, with teams concentrating on their future matches.
