IPL 2025: Dates, format, fixtures and full squads

The Indian Premier League (IPL), a major Twenty20 cricket event in its 18th edition, will be held from March 22 to May 25, 2025. Ten teams, divided into two groups, will compete in matches across various Indian cities. Major players, including Jos Buttler, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, and Rohit Sharma, will participate, with Kolkata hosting the opening game and finals.