IPL 2025 Stadiums Make Buzz: Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium & Mullanpur Ranked for Mega Battles
Cricket frenzy is going to reach new heights as reports indicate Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium and Punjab’s newly announced Mullanpur stadium can be the venues for the IPL 2025 Final and Playoffs – a decision going into overdrive already among cricket enthusiasts. Official announcements are awaited but reports indicate that the BCCI is inclined towards such symbolic venues to host “spectacles of cricket like no other.”
Why Ahmedabad and Mullanpur? The Grand Vision
Ahmedabad’s Giant Arena: The world’s largest cricket stadium (132,000 capacity) has become the preferred venue for India’s mega-events, staging the 2023 IPL Final and World Cup games. Its world-class facilities and strategic connectivity make it the perfect choice as the obvious venue for the final.
Mullanpur Debut Glory: Punjab’s new ₹900 crore stadium close to Chandigarh, which may even surpass Mohali, may make its debut as a playoff destination. Its green focus and its close proximity to Himachal’s fan base provide it with fresh regional zing.
“Gaming requires scale and innovation. Ahmedabad is a sea of fans eager for it, and Mullanpur can be the IPL’s new ‘fortress of noise,’ an insider in BCCI disclosed.”.
Fan Reactions: Cheers, Jeers, and Travel Plans
Social media buzzed with a mix of feelings. “Ahmedabad again? It should be the turn of other cities!” tweeted @CricketCrazy22. Punjab supporters, however, had a bash in store: “At last, it’s our turn to host knockout madness!” wrote @PunjabPaltan. Travel companies get pre-bookings, and according to one agent, “Hotels near these grounds will get pre-booked than a Dhoni six.”
Challenges & Contenders: What’s the Catch?
Monsoon Woes: June playoffs mean threat of rain postponement in the North of India.
Mullanpur Preparedness: Delayed construction could compel a substitute proposal (Chennai or Kolkata).
Equity Controversy: Mumbai and Bengaluru supporters insist their cities should get high-stakes games as well.
Expert Opinion: “A Victory for Commercial and Crowd Appeal”
Sports commentator Arjun Menon observes, “Ahmedabad’s revenue potential is second to none. Coupling it with Mullanpur brings legacy and novelty in equal measure – a smart move by the BCCI.”
What’s in store? Mark Your Calendars!
Although dates are tentative, the IPL 2025 Final must be planned for late-May 2025, and the playoffs in early June. Official announcements will have to be made after the 2024 T20 World Cup. Bottom Line If true, the decision will be the latest chapter in IPL history – blending ginormous audiences, world-class stadiums, and local bragging rights. As another observer cracked, “Gujarat vs Punjab in the final? Let the dhamaka begin!”
