BCCI Shortlists Three Southern India Cities To Host Remaining IPL 2025 Matches: Report
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly shortlisted Chennai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad as potential venues to host the remainder of Indian Premier League (IPL) IPL 2025 season. The tournament was suspended midway amid rising cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. Match no. 58 of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was interrupted midway, with the BCCI announcing a suspension of the tournament for at least a week just hours later.
According to an ESPNcricinfo report, the BCCI has shortlisted Bengaluru’s M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Chennai’s MA Chidambaram Stadium and Hyderabad’s Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad to conduct the remaining 16 games if IPL 2025 resumes this month.
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Although BCCI officials have shortlisted these venues, organising the remainder of the IPL within a week remains a major challenge. Several franchises have already stated they are awaiting a fresh window for the tournament. However, the board is yet to finalise a new schedule, as rescheduling could affect the availability of foreign players.
One of the biggest hurdles the BCCI faces in resuming the IPL in May is bringing back the overseas players. Following the suspension announcement, teams began to disband, with many players booking the earliest flights home. Most foreign cricketers are expected to leave India by the end of May 10 (Saturday), as per the ESPNcricinfo report.
A total of 57 matches were completed in IPL 2025 before the 58th game between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) in Dharamsala on May 8 was abandoned after 10.1 overs. The IPL governing body is yet to decide whether that match will be replayed.
Twelve league-stage games are still left, followed by the four playoff matches. Initially, Hyderabad was scheduled to host Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, while Kolkata was set to stage Qualifier 2 and the Final.
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