IPL 2025 News LIVE: IPL 2025 News LIVE: The 18th season of Indian Premier League will start with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opener at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Unlike the previous editions, IPL 2025 will have opening ceremonies at all the 13 venues. The grand Opening Ceremony will take place at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on March 22, 2025 at 6 PM IST.
The IPL 2025 opening ceremony will begin at 6 PM IST at Eden Gardens on Saturday, March 22. Kolkata is hosting an IPL opening ceremony for the first time since 2015. As per the rules, the home ground of the defending champions hosts the grand opening ceremony, the tournament opener, and the final in the following season. Accordingly, Eden Gardens will also host the final on May 25.
Chris Gayle: 175 off 66 balls
Brendon McCullum: 158*off 73 balls
Quinton de Kock: 140*off 70 balls
AB de Villiers: 133*off 59 balls
KL Rahul: 132*off 69 balls Kings XI vs RCB
Virat Kohli (RCB): 8004
Shikhar Dhawan (DC/DCH/MI/PBKS/SRH): 6769
Rohit Sharma (DCH/MI): 6628
David Warner (DC/SRH): 6565
Suresh Raina (CSK/GL): 5528
Mumbai Indians won five IPL titles: 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, and 2020.
Chennai Super Kings won five IPL titles: 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023
Kolkata Knight Riders won three IPL titles: 2012, 2014, 2024
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“The squad looks good. I think it’s about cracking the code and having the best playing XI performing consistently. If we are able to get a set core in the first 3 matches, then we have great chances ahead in this season.”
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KKR will be looking forward to adding to the winning streak with wins in the last 4 consecutive games against RCB. With a favourable 20-14 head-to-head record, the defending champions will be eager to kick off their title defence with a victory. An absolutely rollicking contest awaits us at the Eden Gardens.
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The IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony will have a grand opening ceremony with the likes of Disha Patani, Karan Aujla and others performing in Kolkata. Check full details HERE.
Chennai Super Kings ans Mumbai Indians are the two most successful side in IPL, having won the title five times each. KKR are the second-most successful team with three titles. Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Rajasthan Royals and now-defunct Deccan Chargers have won the trophy once each.
Kolkata will host the opening game of IPL 2025 since KKR are the defending champions. The three-time winners will take on RCB in the opening clash on March 22. The final is scheduled for May 25.
Hello and welcome to another brand new season of IPL.