The Indian Premier League’s 2025 season will commence on March 22nd, 2025, and will be in full swing till May 25th, 2025 when it finally ends. This 18th edition will feature 10 teams in the tournament with the opening match being KKR vs RCB. These matches occur across 13 cities in India with the opening and final match taking place on the same ground – Eden Gardens (Kolkata).

Teams

The Indian Premier League 2025 will be featuring competitive matches between 10 teams which are listed below:

Chennai Super Kings (CSK)

• Feat: Won the IPL Trophy 5 times
• Captain: Rituraj Gaikwad (Ritu)

Mumbai Indians (MI)

• Feat: Won the IPL Trophy 5 times
• Captain: Hardik Pandya (Kung-fu Pandya)

Gujarat Titans (GT)

• Feat: Won the IPL Trophy once
• Captain: Shubhman Gill (Prince)

Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)

• Feat: Played the finals of IPL 2022
• Captain: Rishabh Pant (Spidey)

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

• Feat: Won the IPL Trophy 3 times
• Captain: Ajinkya Rahane (Ajju)

Rajasthan Royals (RR)

• Feat: Won the IPL Trophy once

• Captain: Sanju Samson (Chachu)

Sun Risers Hyderabad (SRH)

• Feat: Won the IPL Trophy once
• Captain: Pat Cummins (Cummo/Cider)

Punjab Kings (PBKS)

• Feat: Played the finals of IPL 2014
• Captain: Shreyas Iyer (Young Viru)

Delhi Capitals (DC)

• Feat: Qualified 6 times for playoffs
• Captain: KL Rahul (Klassy)

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)

• Feat: Played the finals three times (2009, 2011 & 2016)
• Captain: Rajat Patidar (Pata Man)

Watch IPL 2025 Live

Other than television broadcasts on several sports channels, this epic tournament of 2025 will be also be available on JioHotstar, representing the collaboration between Reliance and Disney + Hotstar which will ensure a smooth and seamless viewing experience. People with PC can watch the IPL Live via Blue Stacks.

This exclusive live streaming platform is offering the cricket enthusiasts the opportunity to watch the Live IPL 2025 with a mere subscription of ₹299. Any recharges above ₹299 will allow the people to watch the IPL Live matches without any cost for the next 2 months.

Rule Changes

Several rules have been changed for the IPL 2025 to ensure fair play and they are as follows:

Removal of Saliva Ban

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has decided to lift off the ban on using saliva to shine and lubricate the ball. This restriction imposed during the Covid-19 pandemic has now finally been lifted off, allowing the players to add swing and sass to the ball.

DRS Scope

The Decision Review System (DRS) also comically known as Dhoni Review System has now been expanded and provide players with the opportunity to review height & width based balls along with no balls.

Second Ball Rule

It is often noted how the dew impacts the ball’s friction and mobility so a new rule has been added to lower its impact. The new rule states that the ball will be changed after the 11th over of the second innings. This reduces the chances of slipping by the wet ball.

How to watch IPL 2025 on PC with BlueStacks

People who want to watch IPL 2025 Live on their PCs can use BlueStacks emulator to watch the match in JioHotstar. All you need is a stable internet connection and a JioHotstar subscription. Here is a step-by-step guide as to how you can watch IPL using BlueStacks easily:

• Download the latest version of BlueStacks from its official website.
• Launch BlueStacks and sign in with your google account to gain access to the PlayStore.
• Install JioHotstar and log in the app.
• Purchase a subscription plan if not purchased yet.
• Search Live IPL 2025 and enjoy.

Conclusion

The IPL of the year 2025 is set to attract cricket lovers from all over the world. With esteemed players like MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli setting foot in this league, there is no doubt that the matches will be more thrilling and fun to watch. New rules have been introduced making the people even more excited for new strategies. These matches will be live streamed on Jio Hotstar in 4K quality so make sure to enjoy this year’s IPL with your family and friends.