Resolution criteria:
This market will resolve to the team that wins the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. The winning team is determined by the outcome of the IPL 2025 final match, scheduled for May 25, 2025, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. If the final match is canceled or the season is not completed for any reason, the market will resolve as N/A.
Background:
The IPL 2025 season, the 18th edition of the tournament, commenced on March 22, 2025, featuring ten teams competing in 74 matches across 13 venues in India. The teams participating are:
Delhi Capitals (DC)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK)
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG)
Gujarat Titans (GT)
Mumbai Indians (MI)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH)
Rajasthan Royals (RR)
Punjab Kings (PBKS)
Notable developments for the 2025 season include:
Lucknow Super Giants (LSG): Rishabh Pant has been appointed as the new captain, replacing KL Rahul. Pant was acquired for a record $3.21 million. (reuters.com)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Rajat Patidar has been named the new captain, succeeding Faf du Plessis. (en.wikipedia.org)
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): As the defending champions, KKR aims to secure their fourth IPL title. (tomsguide.com)
Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI): Both teams are the most successful in IPL history, each with five titles. (tomsguide.com)
Teams yet to win an IPL title: Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings, Delhi Capitals, and Lucknow Super Giants are still seeking their first championship. (tomsguide.com)
The tournament follows a group stage and playoff format, culminating in the final match on May 25, 2025, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. (en.wikipedia.org)