The 18th edition of the IPL 2025 was a thrilling cricketing spectacle, featuring 74 matches played between March 22 and June 3. The tournament showcased remarkable performances, strategic gameplay, and the emergence of new talents, reaffirming IPL’s status as a premier T20 league.
Tournament Overview
- Total Matches: 74
- Duration: March 22 – June 3, 2025
- Participating Teams: 10
- Venues: 13 across India
The league stage concluded with 70 matches, followed by four playoff games, culminating in a grand finale.
Standout Team: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
RCB had a remarkable season, finishing second in the league stage and securing a spot in Qualifier 1 against Punjab Kings. Their journey was highlighted by several historic victories:
- Defeated Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens and Chennai Super Kings at Chepauk for the first time in 17 years.
- Achieved their highest successful chase of 228 runs against Lucknow Super Giants.
- Became the first team to win all their away matches in a single season.
Key players included Virat Kohli, who amassed 602 runs, and Josh Hazlewood, who took 18 wickets.
Other Notable Performances
- Punjab Kings: Finished first in the league stage, showcasing consistent performances throughout the tournament.
- Rajasthan Royals: Led by Sanju Samson, they topped the list for most powerplay sixes, indicating aggressive starts in their innings.
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Despite individual brilliance, including Abhishek Sharma’s 141-run innings, they failed to qualify for the playoffs.
- Chennai Super Kings: Had a disappointing season, finishing 10th with only four wins.
IPL 2025 Team Owners
The IPL franchises are backed by a mix of industrialists, celebrities, and corporate entities:
- Mumbai Indians: Mukesh Ambani (Reliance Industries)
- Chennai Super Kings: N. Srinivasan (India Cements)
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: United Spirits Limited (Diageo)
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla, Jay Mehta (Red Chillies Entertainment & Mehta Group)
- Delhi Capitals: GMR Group and JSW Group
- Sunrisers Hyderabad: Kalanithi Maran (Sun TV Network)
- Punjab Kings: Mohit Burman, Ness Wadia, Preity Zinta, Karan Paul
- Rajasthan Royals: Manoj Badale, Lachlan Murdoch (Emerging Media IPL Ltd.)
- Lucknow Super Giants: Sanjiv Goenka (RPSG Group)
- Gujarat Titans: CVC Capital Partners
These owners play a pivotal role in team management, player acquisitions, and overall brand building, contributing significantly to the league’s success.
The IPL 2025 season was a testament to the league’s growing competitiveness and global appeal. With teams pushing boundaries and players delivering exceptional performances, fans were treated to a cricketing extravaganza that will be remembered for years to come.
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