Indian Premier League overview

The 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) has begun and cricket fans worldwide are excited for another action packed tournament. The season kicked off on 22 March 2025 with the defending champions, Kolkata night riders (KKR), taking on the royal challenges Bangalore (RCB) at Eden gardens in Kolkata. IPL

Key highlights of IPL 2025

1. New captains and leadership changes

  • Axar Patel a key all rounder for India has been appointed as the new captain of Delhi capitals. As the longest serving player in the squad, Patel Expressed his gratitude for the trust places in him.
  • Rishabh pant, a star player for Delhi capitals was sold to Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) for a massive ₹27 crore during the November 2024 auction. He will now lead LSG this season.
  • Due to injuries and transfers, Ajinkya Rahane and Axar Patel will lead (KKR) and Delhi capitals respectively, in place of the regular captains.

2. Record Player Auctions

  • The IPL 2025 option was full of surprises. Shreyas Iyer was sold to Punjab kings for ₹26.75 crore while Rishabh pant secured a ₹27 crore contract with LSG.
  • One of the most exciting moments watch the signing of Vaibhav Suryawanshi who at just 13 years old became the youngest player ever bought in IPL history. He joined Rajasthan Royals.

3. Tournament structure and schedule

The 2025 season will feature 74 matches, following the same format as previous seasons to manage player's workload. The group stage will finish on 18 May 2025 with the playoffs and final schedule shortly after.

4. Broadcasting Rights

The broadcasting rights for IPL 2025 have shifted to JioHotstar after the merger of JioCinema and Disney+ Hotstar. This move aims to offer a better viewing experience for fans across India. JioHotstar  subscription plans are below

jiohotstar planspricevalidity
JioHotstar MobileRs 1493 months
Rs 49912 months
JioHotstar SuperRs 2993 months
Rs 89912 months
JioHotstar PremiumRs 4993 months
Rs 1,49912 months

Looking ahead

Due to the season progresses, cricket fans can expects thrilling matches, strategic leadership and new talent showing their skills. With a mix of experienced players and fresh faces gives IPL 2025 a new shape to be an unforgettable tournament.

FAQs -

1. What is the IPL?

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 (T20) cricket league in India. It features teams made up of top players from around the world, and matches are played every year, usually between March and May.

2. How many teams are there in IPL?

As of now, there are 10 teams in the IPL. Some of the popular teams include Mumbai Indians, Chennai Super Kings, and Kolkata Knight Riders.

3. How is the IPL played?

The IPL follows a round-robin format, where each team plays against the others in the league stage. Points are awarded for wins, and the top teams make it to the playoffs. The team that wins the final match becomes the IPL champion.

4. What is the prize for winning the IPL?

The winner of the IPL gets a trophy and a cash prize, which changes each year but can be around ₹20 crore (approx. $2.5 million).