IPL 2025 Suspended: Which Window Could Be Used to Host the Remaining 16 Matches?

With just 16 matches left in the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), the tournament has been suspended indefinitely due to escalating national security concerns . The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is now eyeing the August-September window to complete the remaining games - potentially at the cost of other scheduled international commitments.

BCCI Considers Rescheduling Amid Crisis

India's upcoming cricket calendar includes a five-match Test series in England starting early June, followed by an away tour to Bangladesh in August and the Asia Cup in September. However, both the Bangladesh tour and the Asia Cup now seem uncertain, with BCCI considering diverting that time to finish the IPL - should the situation allow.

Insiders reveal that even if the environment stabilizes before the Bangladesh and Asia Cup commitments, the Indian board may still prioritize the IPL, showing no intention of revisiting those international fixtures for now.

Terror Concerns Force Sudden Halt

The suspension followed a deeply unsettling incident during the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals game in Dharamsala, which left players rattled. Both teams reportedly left the venue early next morning, shaken by the events. The IPL match between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), scheduled for the next day in Lucknow, was also called off.

Reflecting the national mood, LSG posted “Nation first” on social media shortly after the suspension was announced.

Security Tensions Escalate

The situation turned tense after India launched missile strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan Occupied Kashmir (PoK), just two weeks after the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives. On Thursday night, multiple regions across Punjab and Chandigarh witnessed blackouts and air raid alarms, adding to the nationwide apprehension.

The BCCI now finds itself balancing national duty with cricketing obligations. While safety remains paramount, the board is quietly exploring a possible path to conclude the IPL in the August-September window - pending clearance and calmer conditions.