Extra time for IPL 2025 league stage matches extended due to rain threat

The extra time for the remainder of the Indian Premier League 2025 league stage matches has been extended, the IPL body announced on Tuesday. The extra time for the league-stage matches has been increased due to the rain threat and early monsoon onset in India after the resumption of the tournament following a brief suspension. 

With effect from the Chennai Super Kings vs Rajasthan Royals clash on Tuesday, all league stage matches will have 120 minutes of extra time to complete matches, an addition of 60 minutes. The playoffs already have 120 minutes of extra time for completion of the match, while the remaining league stage matches will also get the same amount of



extra time now.

"Similar to the playoffs stage, an additional one hour will be allocated to the playing conditions for the remaining matches of the league stage, starting Tuesday, 20 May," the IPL body said in a statement.

With the extra two-hour allowance now, a full 20-overs match can start as late as 5.30 pm for the afternoon game, while the evening matches can begin as late as 9.30 pm. Notably, the cut-off time for a five-over contest will also increase due to this change. For an afternoon match, the cut-off time will be 7.56 pm (including a 10-minute changeover), while the evening matches can start as late as 11.56 pm for five-over contests.