🏆 1. Overview of IPL 2025
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The 18th edition of the IPL ran from March 22 to May 25, 2025, maintaining the 74-match format introduced in 2022.
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The tournament featured 10 teams divided into two groups, with each team playing 14 league matches.
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The top four teams advanced to the playoffs, which were scheduled to be held in Hyderabad and Kolkata. (Al Jazeera, Wikipedia)
📊 2. Final Points Table (Top 4 Teams)
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Points | Net Run Rate |
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| 1 | Gujarat Titans (GT) | 12 | 9 | 18 | +0.795 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) | 12 | 8 | 17 | +0.612 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings (PBKS) | 12 | 8 | 17 | +0.543 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians (MI) | 13 | 8 | 16 | +0.432 |
These four teams secured playoff berths, with Mumbai Indians clinching the final spot after a decisive win over Delhi Capitals. (The Times of India)
🔥 3. Key Performances and Player Highlights
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Suryakumar Yadav (MI) played a pivotal role in securing Mumbai's playoff spot, scoring an unbeaten 73 off 43 balls against Delhi Capitals. This performance earned him his first Player of the Match award of the season.
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Jasprit Bumrah and Mitchell Santner (MI) each took three wickets in the same match, contributing to Delhi's collapse and elimination from playoff contention.
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Mukesh Kumar (DC) faced disciplinary action for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct during the match against Mumbai Indians. He was fined 10% of his match fees and received one demerit point. (Reuters, Indiatimes)
🔄 4. Mid-Season Player Movements
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Due to overlapping commitments and geopolitical tensions, several foreign players transitioned from the Pakistan Super League (PSL) to the IPL mid-season:
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Corbin Bosch (South Africa) moved from Peshawar Zalmi (PSL) to Mumbai Indians.
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Mitchell Owen (Australia) joined Punjab Kings from Peshawar Zalmi.
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Kyle Jamieson (New Zealand) transferred to Punjab Kings from Quetta Gladiators.
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Kusal Mendis (Sri Lanka) moved to Gujarat Titans from Quetta Gladiators. (Indiatimes)
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🔁 5. Notable Squad Changes
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) signed Tim Seifert (New Zealand) as a replacement for Jacob Bethell, who returned to England for national duties.
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Rajasthan Royals (RR) are considering releasing several underperforming players ahead of the 2026 season:
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Jofra Archer: Acquired for ₹12.50 crore, took 11 wickets in 12 matches.
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Fazalhaq Farooqi: Went wicketless in 5 matches with an economy rate of 12.35.
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Shubham Dubey: Scored 106 runs in 9 matches.
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Nitish Rana: Scored 217 runs in 11 matches before being sidelined due to injury. (@EconomicTimes, Navbharat Times)
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🏟️ 6. Playoff Venues and New Regulations
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that the playoffs and final would be held in Hyderabad and Kolkata.
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A new rule was introduced to enhance the quality and fairness of playoff matches, though specific details were not disclosed. (Samayam Tamil)
⚖️ 7. Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Actions
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From the 2025 season onward, the IPL adopted the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Code of Conduct regulations for Twenty20 International matches, replacing its previous code.
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Mukesh Kumar (DC) was fined and penalized for equipment abuse during a match against Mumbai Indians. (Wikipedia, Indiatimes)
📈 8. Mid-Season Trends and Observations
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Batters continued to dominate the season, with high-scoring matches becoming the norm.
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Chasing targets remained advantageous, while home-ground advantage did not significantly influence outcomes. (NDTVSports.com, Indiatimes)
🏁 9. Season Conclusion and Outlook
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The IPL 2025 season concluded with intense competition, showcasing emerging talents and strategic gameplay.
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Teams are now focusing on player retention and acquisitions ahead of the 2026 season, with expectations of increased match counts and potential format changes.(India Today)