With cross-border tensions forcing a week‑long suspension, the Indian Premier League will roar back into action on May 17, concluding with the final on June 3. (Full Coverage | Schedule | Points Table)
The BCCI has confirmed six host cities—Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad—with Qualifier 1 on May 29, the Eliminator on May 30, Qualifier 2 on June 1, and the final on June 3. Two double‑headers are scheduled—both on Sundays—and the PBKS‑DC match, abandoned at Dharamsala, will be replayed on May 24 in Jaipur.
Romario Shepherd Rejoins RCB
West Indies all‑rounder Romario Shepherd has returned to India and rejoined Royal Challengers Bengaluru ahead of the resumption. He arrived alongside Kolkata Knight Riders duo Andre Russell and Sunil Narine, plus mentor Dwayne Bravo.
Shepherd라이브 바카라 availability will depend on Cricket West Indies’ decision over overlapping ODI duties against Ireland and England, which kick off on May 29.
Temporary Replacement Rule Introduced
To address the revised IPL calendar and player withdrawals, franchises may now sign temporary replacements for the remainder of the season. These stand‑in players can fill gaps caused by withdrawals or national commitments but won’t be eligible for retention ahead of the next auction.
Overseas Withdrawals and Replacements
Australia라이브 바카라 batting prospect Jake Fraser‑McGurk withdrew from the Delhi Capitals, prompting DC to sign Bangladesh pacer Mustafizur Rahman for INR 6 cr crore. Mustafizur, who featured for DC in 2022 and 2023, will likewise be ineligible for retention in IPL 2026 under the new temporary‑replacement rules.
Kusal Mendis to Replace Jos Buttler: Report
With England라이브 바카라 ODI series against West Indies commencing on May 29, Rajasthan Royals’ former PBKS star Jos Buttler is unavailable for the playoffs. According to ESPNCricinfo, Gujarat Titans have drafted Sri Lanka wicketkeeper‑batter Kusal Mendis, fresh from the PSL라이브 바카라 Quetta Gladiators, to fill the void—a debut IPL appearance for Mendis under exceptional circumstances.
Updated IPL Points Table
As IPL 2025 heads into its decisive final stretch, the updated points table paints a fiercely competitive picture. Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru sit atop the standings with 16 points each from 11 games, with GT narrowly ahead on Net Run Rate (+0.793).
Punjab Kings trail closely in third with 15 points, while Mumbai Indians—despite playing a game more—occupy fourth with 14 points and the best NRR of the top four at +1.156.
The playoff race remains wide open as Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Lucknow Super Giants with Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings and Sunrisers Hyderabad already knocked out of the tournament.
Josh Hazlewood to return: Report
Josh Hazlewood is set to bolster Royal Challengers Bengaluru라이브 바카라 attack once again, with the Australian pacer likely to rejoin the squad for the remainder of IPL 2025. According to Sportstar, while RCB is still finalising his travel schedule, the franchise has confirmed ongoing discussions with Hazlewood, whose return marks a significant boost to their playoff ambitions.
Initially ruled out due to a shoulder niggle, the right-arm quick has made a promising recovery. His return could be a game-changer for RCB, given his stellar form this season—18 wickets in 10 innings—which places him third on the list of top wicket-takers in IPL 2025.
