Why There Is No Double-Header Today In IPL 2025 On A Sunday?

Sakshi Sharma

LSG vs KKR rescheduled (Source:@/KnightsVibe/x.com) LSG vs KKR rescheduled (Source:@/KnightsVibe/x.com) 

In a surprising turn of events, fans of the IPL 2025 were left puzzled as only one match is scheduled for today, Sunday, April 6, 2025. Traditionally, the IPL on weekends features a doubleheader, with an afternoon match followed by an evening clash. However, today's schedule has been altered, leaving just one encounter on the day. So in this article, let's take a look at the reason as why there is just one match today? 

Why There Is Just One Match Today In IPL? 

The original fixture for today had two matches lined up. However, due to a last-minute scheduling change, there will only be one match that is between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Gujarat Titans. The second match of the day between KKR and LSG was rescheduled. This match, initially scheduled for April 6 (Today) at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, was moved after a request from local authorities. 

Why Was KKR vs LSG Fixture Rescheduled? 

With the Ram Navami celebrations falling close to the match date, the Kolkata Police informed the IPL organisers that they would be unable to provide sufficient security coverage for the event due to the ongoing festival activities. As a result, the KKR vs LSG fixture was postponed, leaving fans to enjoy just one thrilling encounter today. 

It is important to mention that on special request by the Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB), to BCCI, the match was shifted to April 8, 2025.

So on Tuesday there will now be two fixtures, with KKR vs LSG in the afternoon followed by the Punjab Kings vs Chennai Super Kings in the evening.