The IPL 2025 was delayed by a week due to tensions between India and Pakistan. The BCCI announced a revised schedule for the playoffs and final. Kolkata was set to host the final, but it was moved to Ahmedabad. Qualifier-1 and Eliminator, planned for Hyderabad, were relocated to New Chandigarh.
"There is no politics in the decision involving the shift in the venue of the IPL 2025 final. If the IPL hadn't been suspended for a week and the tournament had happened according to the initial schedule, the final would have been held in Kolkata, and the playoffs would have been held in Hyderabad. After the schedule was changed, the weather aspect was considered. Even broadcasters urged the venue shift to avoid losses," Shukla told ANI.
#WATCH | On #IPL2025 final venue changed from Eden Gardens in Kolkata to Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, BCCI Vice-President Rajeev Shukla says, "People should not look for any politics here, the matches that have been shifted. This decision was not politically motivated. Had… pic.twitter.com/7fsSy7k40L
— ANI (@ANI) June 2, 2025All Venues Were Considered, Including Kolkata - Rajeev Shukla
"All venues were considered, including Delhi, Lucknow, Chennai, Bengaluru, Chandigarh, Kolkata and Ahmedabad," Shukla stated.
The BCCI Faced Significant Criticism After Rain Delay in IPL 2025 Qualifier 2
The BCCI faced significant criticism after deciding to move the IPL 2025 final and Qualifier 2 from Kolkata to Ahmedabad, with some accusing the board of having a political motive behind shifting the matches away from Eden Gardens.
Notably, the previous year’s finalists have always hosted the playoffs and final in the following season. The IPL 2025 final between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will now be held in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Both teams are yet to win the title.
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