IPL to Resume on May 17, New Schedule Announced

Sports Desk

The IPL, which was temporarily halted due to tensions between India and Pakistan, will resume on May 17 following a ceasefire. The Indian Cricket Board confirmed the final will take place on June 3.

The revised schedule includes the first qualifier on May 29, the eliminator on May 30, and the second qualifier on June 1. Group matches will occur in Jaipur, Delhi, Ahmedabad, Lucknow, and Mumbai, while playoff venues remain undisclosed.

The season resumes with RCB hosting KKR on May 17 in Bengaluru. Key matches include Rajasthan vs. Punjab in Jaipur (May 18), Lucknow vs. Hyderabad in Lucknow (May 19), and Gujarat vs. Chennai in Ahmedabad (May 25).

Teams and overseas players have resumed training, preparing for the IPL’s conclusion.