The Indian Premier League 2025 (IPL 2025) is featuring 10 teams and 84 matches, IPL 2025 promises exciting action spread across 13 cities in India, with Kolkata hosting both the opening ceremony and the final match. The IPL 2025 auction is scheduled for late 2024 or early 2025. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will face fierce competition as they aim to retain their title.
IPL 2025 Tournament Format and Schedule
The format of IPL 2025 mirrors that of 2022, offering an intricate group stage structure. Each team will play twice against teams in their group, once against teams in the same row in the opposite group, and once against four other teams in the other group. After the group stage, the top four teams based on aggregate points will progress to the playoffs. The playoffs kick off with Qualifier 1, pitting the top two teams against each other. The winner heads directly to the final, while the loser gets a second chance by facing the winner of the Eliminator match in Qualifier 2. The team that emerges victorious from Qualifier 2 will then compete in the final match to claim the prestigious IPL title.
IPL 2025 Top Teams to Watch
As always, IPL 2025 will feature the same 10 powerhouse teams from the previous season. Some of the key teams to keep an eye on include:
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): The defending champions are led by Shreyas Iyer and coached by Chandrakant Pandit. They’ll be eager to secure their fourth title, building on their remarkable success from last season.
Mumbai Indians (MI): With Hardik Pandya as captain and Mark Boucher as head coach, MI will be aiming for another strong performance, hoping to add another trophy to their collection.
Chennai Super Kings (CSK): Under the guidance of Stephen Fleming and led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, CSK remains a fan favorite. Their rich history in the tournament ensures they’ll be a top contender.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): With Faf du Plessis at the helm and Virat Kohli holding several batting records, RCB fans will be hoping this is the year they finally clinch the elusive IPL trophy.
Star Players and Records to Follow
One of the most thrilling aspects of IPL 2025 is the presence of star players who continue to push the boundaries of performance. Virat Kohli, for instance, holds the record for the most runs in IPL history, amassing over 8,004 runs. He also boasts the record for the most centuries with 8 centuries to his name. On the bowling front, Yuzvendra Chahal leads with the most wickets in IPL history, while Amit Mishra holds the record for the most hat-tricks.
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