With the arrival of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, fans are ecstatic! Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play against two of their major rivals, Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), twice in the league round. The official schedule was revealed on Sunday, February 16. Join billy 777 earning app for more sports news.
CSK’s Matches Against Mumbai Indians (MI)
CSK, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will play their debut match at home against Mumbai Indians on March 23. This evening match will be very special because both teams have won the IPL five times!
Hardik Pandya, the MI captain, will not play in this game, though. He was given a one-match suspension for his slow overrate in the 2024 IPL. CSK will reencounter MI on April 20, but this time in Mumbai.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs. CSK Matches
CSK’s second match will be against their southern rivals, RCB, on March 28 in Chennai. The return match will happen in Bengaluru on May 3.
These matches will be entertaining since both sides have potent players who love to hit massive sixes!
IPL 2025 Tournament Format
The tournament has 10 teams divided into two groups: KKR, RCB, RR, CSK, and PBKS make up Group 1. SRH, DC, GT, MI, and LSG comprise Group 2.
Each team will play 14 matches in the league stage. They will face the teams in their group and one selected team from the other group twice. One match will be played against the other four teams in the opposing group.
Details of the Opening Match and Playoffs
- First Match: The tournament starts on March 22, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) playing against RCB at Eden Gardens.
- Final Match: The final will be played on May 25 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
- Playoff Venues:
- Qualifier 1: May 20 in Hyderabad
- Eliminator: May 21 in Hyderabad
- Qualifier 2: May 23 in Kolkata
Other Exciting Matches and Venues
This season, matches will be played in 10 usual cities and three new cities: Guwahati, Visakhapatnam, and Dharamsala.
- On March 26 and 30, the Rajasthan Royals (RR) will play two games in Guwahati.
- Delhi Capitals (DC) will play their first two home matches in Visakhapatnam.
- In Dharamsala, the Punjab Kings (PBKS) will host three games.
Total Matches and Double-Headers
IPL 2025 will have 74 matches in 65 days with 12 double-header days (two games in a day).
Some clubs, notably Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants, and Gujarat Titans, will play three afternoon matches apiece. The other six teams will have two afternoon matches each.
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Final Thoughts!
There will be plenty of dramatic moments, massive sixes, and entertaining matches in the 2025 Indian Premier League! CSK fans will see their club face MI and RCB twice, making the tournament even more special. Get ready for an action-packed season of cricket!
