PBKS(Q)RCB(Q)GT(Q)MI(Q)DCThe 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to deliver another electrifying season of T20 cricket from March 22 to May 25, 2025. You can get all the updates about IPL 2025 at India Today. Featuring ten teams and 74 matches, the tournament will travel across India, with the grand final expected to take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. With high-profile players, intense rivalries, and an ever-growing fanbase, IPL 2025 promises to be bigger than ever. Several franchises have seen leadership changes, with Ajinkya Rahane captaining Kolkata Knight Riders, Shreyas Iyer taking charge of Punjab Kings, and Rishabh Pant leading Lucknow Super Giants. Sunrisers Hyderabad, on the other hand, will be under the command of Australian pace spearhead Pat Cummins, setting the stage for an exciting battle between star-studded squads. Chennai Super Kings will be in focus as MS Dhoni is expected to retire at the end of the season while Rajat Patidar will lead Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
As IPL 2025 approaches, fans eagerly anticipate which teams will dominate the season, whether past champions like Mumbai Indians and CSK will continue their legacy, or if new contenders will rise to the occasion. With every franchise strengthening its squad, the race for supremacy is expected to be fiercer than ever, promising another season filled with unforgettable moments and record-breaking feats.
Tickets for IPL 2025 are already in high demand, available both online (IPLT20) as well as through stadium box offices across match venues. Prices range from Rs 400 to Rs 50,000, ensuring that fans from all walks of life can experience the thrill of live IPL action. With the world’s best cricketers, dramatic finishes, and packed stadiums creating an unmatched atmosphere, IPL 2025 is set to be a spectacle like no other. As the countdown begins, cricket lovers worldwide eagerly anticipate the drama, excitement, and unforgettable moments that define the Indian Premier League.
11 people died while attending the Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrations post their victory in the Indian Premier League. As the authorities shift blame from one place to the other, where does the issue actually lie? Here's a deep dive.
Virat Kohli faced massive online backlash after reports emerged of a stampede outside Chinnaswamy Stadium during RCB's victory celebrations, sparking #ArrestKohli trends.
Former India captain Kapil Dev said both organisers and the public should exercise caution, urging them to prioritise safety over celebration. Eleven were killed and over 40 were injured in a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Wednesday, June 4.
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RCB has announced a compensation of Rs. 10 Lakh for the familes of the victims of the stampede. The IPL 2025 champions also announced a support fund for the people who were injured during the tragedy.
Indian women’s cricketer Smriti Mandhana reacted to the tragic stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, which took place after Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won their maiden Indian Premier League (IPL) title by defeating Punjab Kings in the final.
Cheteshwar Pujara feels that Virat Kohli evolved as a batter during the IPL 2025 season and shut down his strike-rate critics with his performance. Kohli played a starring role as RCB won the IPL title for the first time.
Virat Kohli was undoubtedly the main man on the night of RCB’s ultimate triumph. But there were others who deserved recognition as well. Kohli seemed to sense the stories left untold even in the haze of victory.
A stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru left 11 dead and over 40 injured on Wednesday. RCB were rejoicing their IPL success with fans in Bengaluru when the celebration turned into chaos.
RCB star Virat Kohli said he was lost for words as he mourned the loss of lives and injuries in a stampede outside the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru during the team's IPL celebration on Wednesday, June 4.
