The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has hit a roadblock. After Indian attack the tension rising between India ad Pakistan have forced the tournament to be suspended as of now for a week. The decision was made to prioritize the safety and well-being of players, officials, and stakeholders. With several matches still pending, the future of the league remains uncertain. The tournament’s organizers are working to reassess the situation and determine the best course of action.

Current IPL 2025 Standings As Of 9 May

1. Gujarat Titans: 16 points

2. Royal Challengers Bengaluru: 16 points

3. Punjab Kings: 16 points

4. Mumbai Indians: 14 points

5. Delhi Capitals: 14 points

6. Kolkata Knight Riders: 11 points

7. Lucknow Super Giants: 10 points

8. Sunrisers Hyderabad: 7 points

9. Rajasthan Royals: 6 points

10. Chennai Super Kings: 6 points

Yesterday, the PSL Pakistan Super League has been relocated to the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

A Brief History of IPL

The Indian Premier League (IPL) was founded on September 13, 2007, by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) as an annual franchise-based Twenty20 cricket competition. An auction for the franchises was held on January 24, 2008, which raised $723.59 million, exceeding the reserve price of $400 million.

The inaugural season commenced in April 2008, featuring eight teams: Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Mumbai Indians (MI), Delhi Daredevils (DD), Kings XI Punjab (KXIP), Deccan Chargers (DC), Rajasthan Royals (RR), Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). The IPL has a significant prize money structure. For example, the 2022 season offered a total prize money of ₹46.5 crore, with the winning team receiving ₹20 crore and the second-placed team ₹13 crore. Notably, half of the prize money is distributed among the franchise’s players.

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