The long-awaited resumption of Tata IPL 2025 is set for May 17, with an exciting clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Bengaluru. The match is scheduled for 7:30 PM IST, marking the official return of the league after a week-long suspension due to geopolitical tensions. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the revised schedule on May 12, stating that after extensive discussions with government and security agencies, along with key stakeholders, the tournament will continue. As per Tata IPL 2025 match predictions, fans can expect a thrilling conclusion as teams gear up for the remaining matches, including the final scheduled for June 3. This restart promises to provide crucial insights into which teams are most likely to make it to the playoffs, with high stakes from the very first match.

A total of 17 matches will be held across six venues during the remaining part of the season, with the final showdown to take place on June 3. The venues for the playoff matches will be disclosed at a later time, but several key matchups have already been scheduled. After a pause due to the escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan, the BCCI worked to ensure that the tournament could resume smoothly. The decision came after considerable consultation with the relevant authorities to guarantee both player safety and security.

The revised schedule for IPL 2025 is as follows:

Interestingly, the revised schedule includes only two double-headers, both on Sundays. These include a key match between Rajasthan Royals (RR) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on May 18, followed by the highly anticipated Qualifier 1 on May 29. The Eliminator will take place on May 30, with the second qualifier scheduled for June 1. The venues for the playoffs and final are still to be announced, adding a sense of suspense to the mix as fans eagerly await these crucial fixtures.

As per the latest updates, several Southern venues such as Chennai, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru will not be hosting the remaining IPL matches as originally planned. Instead, the venues have been shifted to Delhi, Lucknow, Jaipur, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad. As a result, teams like Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH), and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will not play their remaining home games at their usual venues. Delhi will host CSK's last home match against RR on May 20 and SRH's final home game against KKR on May 25. These teams, however, are not in contention for a playoff spot, and these games are expected to have less impact on the overall playoff race.

The abandoned game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals (DC), which was supposed to take place on May 8 in Dharamsala, will now be replayed in Jaipur on May 24. Additionally, PBKS will play their other two remaining games in Jaipur, with Mullanpur not included as a venue for the resumption of the tournament. Mumbai Indians (MI), still fighting for a spot in the playoffs, will play their final home game at the Wankhede against Delhi Capitals on May 21.

One of the significant concerns for IPL 2025's restart is the availability of overseas players. After the suspension, many international stars returned to their home countries, and with the World Test Championship (WTC) Final scheduled to begin on June 11, just a week after the IPL final, it remains to be seen how many of these players will be able to return. There is a particular focus on the Australian and South African Test stars, with both teams having crucial fixtures lined up shortly after the IPL ends.

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