The schedule for IPL 2025 has been officially announced, with the 18th edition of the tournament set to kick off on March 22. The opening match will see Kolkata Knight Riders take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens, with the final scheduled to take place on May 25 in Kolkata. Qualifier 1 and Eliminator matches will be held in Hyderabad.

Teams like Rajasthan Royals, Mumbai Indians, and Chennai Super Kings will also begin their campaigns in the early fixtures. Matches will be played across various venues including Hyderabad, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Guwahati, Lucknow, and Bengaluru. The tournament will feature exciting matchups like Delhi Capitals vs Sunrisers Hyderabad, Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders, and Mumbai Indians vs Gujarat Titans.

The schedule is packed with back-to-back games throughout April and May, leading up to the playoffs and the highly anticipated final in Kolkata. Fans can expect thrilling cricket action as the top teams battle it out for the coveted IPL title.

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