An unusual IPL 2025 match schedule today (April 26), as there is only one match to be played. Normally, in this season, viewers enjoyed back-to-back two IPL matches on weekdays. But today only one match, which is Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Eden Gardens. 

As per the schedule, from now on, IPL matches will follow a new routine. The tournament has already reached its halfway mark, and now IPL management will follow a new path to arrange the remaining matches of the tournament. 

IPL authority has an aim to produce the matches with high intensity and full of quality. To maintain this view in reality as well, the management body needs to protect the players from any kind of unnecessary injury or fitness-related issue. So that each team can field their best possible XI with peak fitness level, the pattern of the IPL 2025 match schedule has changed, with only one match on the weekend as well.

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Reasons to schedule only one match in weekends 

With a few upcoming matches, the playoff scenario will get clearer. Multiple teams are still positively in the race to reach the next stoppage, which makes the ongoing more interesting, unpredictable, and nail-biting. Along with the condition of players condition and protection, the IPL authority also wants to ensure smooth logistical efficiency. 

🚨 Toss 🚨 @PunjabKingsIPL elected to bat against @KKRiders

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— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) April 26, 2025

Matches to be played on upcoming Saturdays:

April 26—KKR vs. PBKS, Kolkata

May 3—RCB vs. CSK, Bengaluru

May 10—SRH vs. KKR, Hyderabad

May 17—RCB vs. KKR, Bengaluru

Defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders has been struggling to maintain their form since the beginning of the tournament. If they want to qualify for the next round, the match against Punjab Kings is a must-win game for them. On the other hand, PBKS so far is looking promising but got defeated in a crucial moment. Shreyas Iyar's PBKS will also want to be victorious at Eden Gardens as well.