As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 resumes from May 17, fans are eagerly awaiting confirmation on the venue for the ipl 2025 final and playoff matches. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not officially declared the locations, Cricbuzz reports that Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium is the frontrunner to host Qualifier 2 and the Final, scheduled for June 1 and June 3, respectively.
Weather Concerns Delay Official Announcement
The BCCI is closely tracking monsoon forecasts before finalizing playoff venues. While Ahmedabad currently shows no signs of early June rainfall, Mumbai, initially in contention for Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, has witnessed overcast skies and heavy rainfall recently. The final decision will be taken based on weather conditions and logistical feasibility.
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Six Cities to Host Remaining Matches
The BCCI has confirmed that the 17 remaining IPL matches will be played across six cities:
- Ahmedabad
- Delhi
- Mumbai
- Lucknow
- Jaipur
- Bengaluru
Logistics play a huge role in this decision, especially regarding broadcast equipment setup. Cities like Kolkata, Chennai, and Hyderabad have been ruled out due to logistical impracticality and weather issues.
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Why Ahmedabad Makes Sense
Being one of the world’s largest stadiums, Narendra Modi Stadium is equipped with world-class facilities and a dry weather forecast. It also hosted key IPL matches in the past and is centrally located for easy transport and operations.
Meanwhile, Punjab Kings will now play both remaining home matches in Jaipur, which is also hosting Rajasthan Royals’ final home game, due to security concerns in Mohali and Dharamsala. Teams like CSK and SRH, left with only one home game each, will play in Delhi, a city already part of the resumed schedule.
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Mumbai Still in the Picture
Despite the rain threat, Mumbai’s Wankhede Stadium remains a strong contender for some playoff matches. The broadcast setup is already stationed there since the last match on May 6, making it logistically efficient.
Conclusion
While the IPL 2025 final venue is yet to be officially announced, Ahmedabad is currently the top choice, thanks to its favorable weather, world-class infrastructure, and logistical convenience. As cricket fans await an official confirmation from the BCCI, excitement continues to build for what promises to be a thrilling finale to this season.
