**Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025: Key Dates and Highlights**
The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), a premier Twenty20 cricket tournament organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), is set to run from **March 22 to May 25, 2025**.
**Tournament Structure**
This season will feature ten franchise teams, divided into two groups. Each team is scheduled to play **14 matches** during the group stage, with the **top four teams advancing to the playoffs**.
**Opening Match and Venues**
The tournament will **kick off at Eden Gardens, Kolkata**, where the defending champions, **Kolkata Knight Riders**, will face **Royal Challengers Bengaluru**. Matches will be held across multiple venues, including **Mumbai, Bengaluru, Delhi, and Hyderabad**.
**Playoff Schedule**
- **Qualifier 1:** May 20 at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
- **Eliminator:** May 21 at Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad
- **Qualifier 2:** May 23 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- **Final:** May 25 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata
**Notable Player Movements**
- **Rishabh Pant** was signed by Lucknow Super Giants for $3.11 million, making it the highest bid of the auction.
- **Jos Buttler** joined Gujarat Titans for $1.81 million, the highest for an overseas player.
- **Jofra Archer** secured a £1.2 million deal with Rajasthan Royals after resolving contractual matters with the England and Wales Cricket Board.
**Emerging Talent**
A highlight of the auction was the selection of **13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi** by Rajasthan Royals for $130,000, making him the youngest-ever pick in a mega IPL auction.
**Broadcasting Rights**
With the merger of Disney Star and Viacom18, the new entity **JioStar** now holds the IPL broadcasting rights. Matches will be available on **Star Sports** and streamed digitally on **JioHotstar**.
**Conclusion**
The **2025 IPL season** promises **thrilling cricket, intense matches, and rising new talents**. Fans can expect an action-packed tournament as teams battle for the championship trophy.
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