IPL 2025: CSK vs MI Set to Clash in Highly Anticipated 'El Clasico', Venue Revealed for Epic Showdown

New Delhi: Cricket fans eagerly anticipate the announcement of the IPL schedule, with one particular fixture always standing out—the intense rivalry between the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and the Mumbai Indians (MI). The good news is we won't have to wait long for another thrilling chapter in this battle. Reports suggest that the first El Clasico of IPL 2025, the CSK vs MI match, is scheduled for March 23, just a day after the tournament kicks off.

IPL 2025 Schedule: CSK vs MI on March 23
Initially, the IPL 2025 was expected to kick off on March 21. However, according to ESPNcricinfo, the start date has now been moved to March 22, which falls on a Saturday. This adjustment means there will only be a 12-day gap between the ICC Champions Trophy Final (March 9) and the first IPL 2025 match. As previously reported by Insidesport, the season opener could feature defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing off against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens. On March 23, a double-header will take place, with SRH battling RR at home in the evening, followed by the highly anticipated showdown between CSK and MI. Both teams are the most successful in IPL history, each having won the title five times.

IPL 2025 Schedule: Till now we know about

Opening Match: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens on March 22.Final Match: The IPL 2025 final will be played on May 25 (Eden Gardens)Sunrisers Hyderabad’s First Match: Sunrisers Hyderabad will play their opening match against Rajasthan Royals on the afternoon of March 23.CSK vs MI Clash: Chennai Super Kings are likely to host Mumbai Indians at Chepauk on the evening of March 23.Venues: The tournament will be played across 13 venues, including:10 home venues of the franchises.Guwahati (second venue for Rajasthan Royals)Dharamsala (second venue for Punjab Kings)Vizag (second venue for Delhi Capitals)Punjab Kings Home Matches: PBKS will play three home matches in Dharamsala and the remaining four in Mullanpur.Gujarat Titans to play their opening match at home on March 25Mumbai Indians to play their first home game on March 31Tournament Timeline: The IPL 2025 starts 12 days after the Champions Trophy final (March 9, 2025).