IPL 2025 schedule explained: What happens to the abandoned PBKS vs DC match in Dharamsala?

NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Monday confirmed the resumption of the IPL season, which will be held across six venues starting May 17, with the final scheduled for June 3, as per the revised schedule. The tournament was paused on May 8 after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off due to a security incident, when Pakistan attempted to breach Indian airspace near Chandigarh, resulting in a stadium blackout."BCCI is pleased to announce the resumption of the IPL 2025. After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board has decided to proceed with the remainder of the season," the board said in a statement.The league will resume with a high-profile clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings in Bengaluru on May 17. As per the revised schedule, the six venues for the league matches are Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai.The venues for the playoff matches will be announced at a later stage. A total of 17 matches will be played, including two double-headers scheduled on Sundays.Cricket Australia (CA) has expressed full support for players choosing not to return to India for the remainder of IPL 2025 due to safety concerns following recent geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan. In an official statement, CA affirmed that it will back individual decisions regarding participation and is coordinating with the Australian government and the BCCI to monitor security arrangements. Additionally, CA is working with team management to address preparation implications for the upcoming World Test Championship final against South Africa, scheduled to begin on June 11 at Lord’s, for those players who opt to continue in the IPLWHAT ABOUT THE ABANDONED PBKS VS DC MATCH IN DHARAMSALA?The Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match, which was abandoned due to a security incident in Dharamsala, has been rescheduled to May 24 and will now be played in Jaipur.A look at the 17 fixtures of IPL 2025:THE PLAYOFFS WILL TAKE PLACE AS FOLLOWS:Qualifier 1 – May 29Eliminator – May 30Qualifier 2 – June 1Final – June 3