When the IPL 2025 tournament was abruptly stopped on May 9 due to issues between India and Pakistan, it upset the playoff competition. Just before halting, the teams were nearly equal, with only a small number of points between those in the playoffs and everyone else. As a consequence, some main matches were moved and both teams had to stop what they had been planning, release players and consider new tactics while the league entered its most important part.
Because IPL 2025 have resumed from May 17 and the new schedule is in place, teams are more involved in the playoff chase than ever before. They find themselves with less time to recover and more situations in which they play two games in one day. There are even more twists on the points table because several teams are separated by a small margin. When games are replayed or moved to neutral places, this may change who has an advantage and the players who are available for each team.
The week-long absence of games temporarily halted the progress of certain franchises, giving everyone a reboot. Because some overseas players might not come back for safety or other reasons, there is concern about maintaining team harmony. Now, every game is even more significant as teams rush towards the top four and need their skills at their best.
All in all, due to the suspension, the playoff competition has become more stressful and unforeseeable, so a flexible team, with depth in its lineup and able to deal with issues off the field, has the best chance of moving forward.
