New Delhi: The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) began with much fanfare showcasing top-level cricket action across six venues. However as tensions between India and Pakistan escalated following the Pahalgam terror attack and India’s precision strikes on terror camps across the border the tournament was abruptly suspended as a precautionary measure. After a brief pause the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has now announced that IPL 2025 will resume from May 17 with a full 17-match schedule confirmed. The action will restart with a high-profile clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at 7:30 PM in Bengaluru. Why Was IPL 2025 Suspended? The suspension followed a red alert issued in Jammu and the cancellation of the Delhi Capitals vs Punjab Kings fixture in Dharamsala due to a power outage and security alerts. Just hours later the Indian armed forces carried out precision strikes on nine terror training camps in Pakistan and PoJK responding to the Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. With rising border tension the BCCI had to prioritize safety for players fans and all involved in the tournament. BCCI’s Official Stand IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed that the suspension was temporary and made as a precautionary measure. The BCCI assured that the league would continue once it was safe to do so depending on the evolving geopolitical situation. Security agencies and state governments have since been reviewing arrangements at all host cities. The following day May 18 features a double-header: Rajasthan Royals vs Punjab Kings in Jaipur (3:30 PM) and Delhi Capitals vs Gujarat Titans in Delhi (7:30 PM). The week continues with: Day and date Time Match Venue Saturday May 17 7:30pm IST RCB vs KKR Bengaluru Sunday May 18 3:30 pm IST RR vs PBKS Jaipur Sunday May 18 7:30pm IST DC vs GT Delhi Monday May 19 7:30pm IST LSG vs SRH Lucknow Tuesday May 20 7:30pm IST CSK vs RR Delhi Wednesday May 21 7:30pm IST MI vs DC Mumbai Thursday May 22 7:30pm IST GT vs LSG Ahmedabad Friday May 23 7:30pm IST RCB vs SRH Bengaluru Saturday May 24 7:30pm IST PBKS vs DC Jaipur Sunday May 25 3:30pm IST GT vs CSK Ahmedabad Sunday May 25 7:30pm IST SRH vs KKR Delhi Monday May 26 7:30pm IST PBKS vs MI Jaipur Tuesday May 27 7:30pm IST LSG vs RCB Lucknow Thursday May 29 7:30pm IST Qualifier 1 TBC Friday May 30 7:30pm IST Eliminator TBC Sunday June 1 7:30pm IST Qualifier 2 TBC Tuesday June 3 7:30pm IST FINAL TBC The venues for the playoff matches are yet to be announced. What’s Next for IPL 2025? The IPL is expected to regain its momentum with tight security and re-energized teams. Fans across the country can now look forward to a thrilling final stretch of the season culminating in the Grand Final on June 3.