India, May 16 -- After nine days that have felt like an eternity since the IPL got suspended, midway through Punjab Kings' game in Dharamsala against Delhi Capitals, the IPL is set to return. The promise of a frenzied and exciting season lies ahead, with a brief sprint to the finish line in the regular season, before the playoffs begin and bring with them all the thrill and nerves of elimination sports.

With Royal Challengers Bengaluru getting things rolling, once again against Kolkata Knight Riders just like in the first match of IPL 2025, here are some matches and key storylines in the season that fans must keep an eye out for.

In total, there are 17 matches left to be played, the final on June 3. In the regular season, the number in ...