IPL 2025: “Hyderabad Is Match-Ready — With 3,000 Cops, We’re Leaving Nothing to Chance”

Rachakonda CP Sudheer Babu announces robust security arrangements for IPL 2025 matches at Uppal Stadium, including extended metro services and deployment of She Teams for women’s safety.

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Hyderabad is set to roar once again with the return of the Indian Premier League, and the city’s police force is stepping up to ensure fans enjoy a safe, seamless match-day experience. Rachakonda Commissioner of Police, Sudheer Babu, on Thursday revealed that 3,000 police personnel have been deployed to manage security for IPL 2025 games at the Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium in Uppal, which will host nine high-profile matches this season.

“We have nine matches that will take place here… the stadium has a capacity of 39,000. Around 3,000 police officials have been deployed for duty. We also have ‘She Teams’ for women’s safety, and we’ve requested the metro to extend services late into the night so spectators can return home safely,” Sudheer Babu said.

From ensuring crowd control and VIP movement to managing traffic and post-match dispersal, the Hyderabad Police’s blueprint covers all bases. Special focus has also been placed on women’s safety, with dedicated She Teams stationed at key points in and around the stadium.

The Hyderabad Metro Rail has been requested to extend its operational hours on match days to accommodate the massive footfall expected after evening games. The move is aimed at reducing traffic congestion and ensuring a smooth exit for thousands of fans.

Full IPL 2025 Schedule at Uppal Stadium:

• Mar 23 (Sun), 3:30 PM – SRH vs Rajasthan Royals
• Mar 27 (Thu), 7:30 PM – SRH vs Lucknow Super Giants
• Apr 06 (Sun), 7:30 PM – SRH vs Gujarat Titans
• Apr 12 (Sat), 7:30 PM – SRH vs Punjab Kings
• Apr 23 (Wed), 7:30 PM – SRH vs Mumbai Indians
• May 05 (Mon), 7:30 PM – SRH vs Delhi Capitals
• May 10 (Sat), 7:30 PM – SRH vs Kolkata Knight Riders
• May 20 (Tue), 7:30 PM – Qualifier 1
• May 21 (Wed), 7:30 PM – Eliminator

Sunrisers Hyderabad kick off their 2025 campaign on March 23 against the Rajasthan Royals, in what will be the season’s first home double-header. After a stellar performance in IPL 2024, where they finished as runners-up to Kolkata Knight Riders, SRH will be eyeing redemption and another shot at the title.

With tight security, fan-friendly amenities, and extended transport services, Hyderabad is all set to deliver cricket at its safest and finest.