Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly stated that the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is making every effort to keep the IPL 2025 final at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The 52-year-old expressed optimism that the situation would be resolved soon.
Earlier, fans protested outside Eden Gardens amid reports that the BCCI was considering relocating the final. Sourav Ganguly emphasized that the BCCI and CAB maintain a good working relationship.
“No, no we’re trying – talking to the BCCI. Is it that easy to shift the final? It’s Eden’s Playoffs, and I’m sure everything will be sorted. I’m very hopeful. Protest doesn’t help much. BCCI has a very good relationship with the Cricket Association of Bengal,” the former BCCI President said at the All India Invitation Inter-School Regetta in Kolkata (via Sportstar).
Kolkata was supposed to host Qualifier Two and the final, but the final was delayed by a week. This moved it to a time of year when bad weather is more likely. KKR was knocked out of the IPL because of bad weather in Bengaluru, which caused one of their matches to be canceled. It was their second match that got washed out this season.
BCCI Releases Updated IPL 2025 Schedule, Playoff Venues Yet to Be Confirmed
The BCCI announced the updated IPL 2025 schedule on Monday, May 12, confirming that Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will play against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 17. However, the schedule did not specify the venues for the three playoff matches or the final.
Qualifier 1 is scheduled for May 29, followed by the Eliminator on May 30. Qualifier 2 will be held on June 1, with the final set for June 3. Before the playoffs begin, 12 league matches are still to be played.
The match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC), which was abandoned on May 8, has been rescheduled for Saturday, May 24, at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur. Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) have already been eliminated from IPL 2025 playoff contention.
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