Pakistan, May 13 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is all set to resume on May 17, starting with a match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders in Bengaluru. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed the resumption on May 12, announcing a total of 17 matches to be played across six venues, with the final scheduled for June 3. The venues for the playoff matches will be disclosed at a later stage.

The tournament had been paused for a week following border tensions between India and Pakistan, which led to the abandonment of the May 8 game in Dharamsala. The decision to resume was taken after detailed consultations with government authorities, security agencies, and key stakeholders. The revised ...