Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will kick off their IPL 2025 campaign on March 23. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) unveiled the full schedule on Sunday. CSK fell short of a playoff spot in IPL 2024, finishing fifth with seven wins and seven losses. The franchise has claimed titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021, and 2023, all under the leadership of Mahendra Singh Dhoni. A total of 74 matches will be played across 13 venues, including 12 double-headers. Afternoon games will start at 3:30 PM IST, while evening fixtures will begin at 7:30pm. The season opener will see defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens inKolkata on March 22. The final match will be held at the Wankhede Stadium in New Delhi on May 18, with CSK taking on Gujarat Titans (GT) in the semi-final.
