Cricket lovers, rejoice! The highly anticipated second phase of IPL 2025 is finally going to officially kick-start on May 17 with a high-drama showdown between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
BCCI once more came out with the IPL time table, and the tournament once more is with more action, drama, and suspense. It’s a huge news in Cricket news all over the world.
New IPL Time Table & Match FixturesAs per the new IPL time table, the upcoming match fixtures are:
May 17: RCB vs KKR – Bengaluru
May 18: MI vs DC – Mumbai
May 19: CSK vs SRH – Chennai
May 20: RR vs PBKS – Jaipur
These games attempt to keep every day between the playoffs occupied.
Player Replacement Rule & Squad News
The BCCI has introduced interim player replacements due to player availability issues for the entire season of IPL 2025. These players cannot be kept in the 2026 auction.
Examples:
Jake Fraser-McGurk (out)
Mustafizur Rahman (replacing Delhi Capitals)
This new rule maintains the team balance and offers a fair tournament experience.
Recent IPL 2025 Team Table
This was the pre-break position:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Points | NRR |
| 1 Rajasthan Royals | 8 | 12 | +1.243 |
| 2 Chennai Super Kings | 8 | 10 | +0.890 |
| 3 Kolkata Knight Riders | 7 | 10 | +0.780 |
| 4 Royal Challengers | 8 | 8 | +0.345 |
Keep an eye on these numbers to change very rapidly once the league picks up action.
Sunil Gavaskar’s Plea – Expert Opinion
Indian great Sunil Gavaskar urged the BCCI to finish the rest of the IPL 2025 with honor, and a low profile event without glamour points like DJs or cheerleaders, keeping in mind the mood of the times.
What to Watch Out for in the Second Half While playoff troubles deepen, fans can look forward to:
Star player stunts
Tying up tie-breakers
Jaw-dropping squad strategies
Game-changing final overs
Regardless of whether it’s your fantasy league superstardom or your favorite team, every ball will matter
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