The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been officially suspended due to increasing tension between India and Pakistan. The sudden and shocking halt came after Pakistan launched drone attacks on several Indian cities, forcing the BCCI to stop the 58th match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala on 8 May.
Following this emergency, BCCI evacuated players and spectators from the stadium and called for a high-level meeting. The result: IPL 2025 has been called off indefinitely. While this unexpected decision was taken with national security in mind, fans and experts started discussing the financial impact on players. Will they still get their full salary? Or will their payments be cut since the league didn’t finish?
Players Will Still Get Their Full Season Salary
The biggest question after the suspension of IPL 2025 is: Will players receive their full salary? The answer is yes. According to the rules of the IPL contract, if a player remains available for the entire season (regardless of how many matches they played), they are entitled to receive their full salary.
Let’s say a player was bought for ₹10 crore in the auction and stayed available with the team until the tournament stopped. That player will receive the full ₹10 crore, even if he played just a few matches or did not make it into the playing XI.
This rule stands clear in the IPL system. The contracts guarantee that availability matters more than actual match appearances. Hence, no player who stayed with their franchise throughout this partial season will suffer a salary loss.
Only Injured or Withdrawn Players May Face Salary Cuts
Only one category of players might not get full payment—those who either withdrew from the tournament voluntarily or were ruled out due to injuries. If a player left before or during the season, their pay is reduced proportionally based on the matches they missed.
So, any foreign or Indian player who pulled out midway, whether due to personal reasons, injuries, or other commitments, will receive reduced payment based on the terms set in their contracts with the franchise and BCCI.
Match Fees Introduced in IPL 2025: What Happens Now?
IPL 2025 was the first-ever season where the BCCI introduced match fees and the regular season salary. Every player who made it into the playing XI or was used as an impact player in a match would receive an additional ₹7.5 lakh per game.
This was a new and exciting addition for players, especially those in the lower salary brackets. However, due to the tournament ending early, players expected to feature in the final 16 matches—including playoffs and finals—will lose out on this extra match fee.
So, while season salaries remain secure, losing 16 matches will stop many players from earning match fees they would have otherwise received.
Players who have already played in earlier matches will receive their match fees for those games, but no fees will be paid for unplayed fixtures.
How Many Matches Were Left in IPL 2025?
IPL 2025 was scheduled to host 74 matches, including league games and playoffs. By the time it was stopped, 57 matches were already completed, and the 58th was underway when the air raid alert disrupted play.
This means 16 matches were still to be played, including:
- Final league stage matches
- Two Qualifiers
- One Eliminator
- One Grand Final
All these games are now on hold until further notice. If the situation between India and Pakistan remains tense, the BCCI may cancel the season altogether.
IPL 2025: Quick Financial Summary for Players
| Player Type | Salary Status | Match Fee Status |
| Fully available till suspension | Full salary | Match fee for played games only |
| Injured or withdrew earlier | Partial salary | No match fees post exit |
| Expected to play in future games | Full salary | No match fee for cancelled games |
Why This Matters for Young and Low-Paid Players
While top international stars like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jos Buttler, or Glenn Maxwell will still receive crores from their contracts, uncapped or emerging players who relied on match fees for added income might feel the loss more deeply.
For many of them, the ₹7.5 lakh per match could have added several lakhs more to their seasonal earnings. This year, missing out on these extra payments will surely hit their earnings, especially if the tournament does not resume.
Final Word from BCCI Expected Soon
Though unofficial reports confirm that IPL 2025 has been suspended, an official announcement from the BCCI is expected within a few days. Discussions are also ongoing about whether the remaining matches can be held later in a neutral location like the UAE if the situation improves.
For now, one thing is clear: Players will receive their agreed salaries, but match fees will be limited to matches already played.
