The tournament starts on March 22, with KKR hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
The group stage has 70 matches across 13 venues, ending on May 18.
The final will be held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on May 25.
10 England players are participating, including Jos Buttler (Gujarat Titans), Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, and Jacob Bethell (RCB), and Jofra Archer (Rajasthan Royals).
Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant became the most expensive players in IPL history during the November auction.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi, at 13, is the youngest player to get an IPL deal.
Why this matters: The IPL is a major event in the cricketing calendar, attracting global attention and significantly impacting players' careers and the sport's economy.
The IPL 2025 format involves 10 teams split into two groups of five. Each team plays 14 group matches. The top four teams qualify for the playoffs, culminating in the final on May 25. Key player changes include Jos Buttler moving to Gujarat Titans and several England players joining different teams. The auction saw record-breaking bids, highlighting the league's financial scale. The inclusion of young talent like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and the potential final season for veteran MS Dhoni add further intrigue.
Q: When does IPL 2025 start?
March 22, 2025.
Q: Where is the final held?
Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Q: Which England players are participating?
Jos Buttler, Phil Salt, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jofra Archer, Sam Curran, Jamie Overton, Moeen Ali, Will Jacks, and Reece Topley, among others. Harry Brook withdrew, and Brydon Carse was ruled out due to injury.
Q: Who are the most expensive players?
Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant.
The IPL 2025 promises exciting cricket action with a mix of established stars and emerging talent.
Fans can follow the matches on BBC Sounds, BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, and the BBC Sport website and app (UK only).
The tournament's format and player movements create interesting storylines and potential upsets.
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IPL 2025: Preview, fixtures, schedule, groups, teams, England players & how to follow on the BBC: https://www.bbc.com/sport/cricket/articles/cg5d1p0ymq0o?ref=yanuki.com
IPL 2025: No problem of plenty, Buttler is a good addition, says GT skipper Gill: https://www.socialnews.xyz/2025/03/24/ipl-2025-no-problem-of-plenty-buttler-is-a-good-addition-says-gt-skipper-gill/?ref=yanuki.com
IPL 2025: Gill confident in Buttler’s adaptability, batting position yet to be decided: https://sportstar.thehindu.com/cricket/ipl/ipl-news/ipl-2025-gujarat-titans-shubman-gill-jos-buttler-batting-position-punjab-kings/article68034856.ece?ref=yanuki.com
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