Cricket fans, rejoice! After a brief pause, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is officially set to return. The action resumes on May 17 with a thrilling match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Bengaluru. The grand final is scheduled for June 3, although the venue is still under discussion. Why Was the IPL 2025 Interrupted? The IPL was put on hold following heightened tensions between India and Pakistan. The situation escalated last week when the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off midway in Dharamsala due to air raid alerts in nearby cities like Jammu and Pathankot.