The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence on March 22, 2025, marking the beginning of its 18th season. The tournament will kick off with a grand opening ceremony at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, featuring performances by Bollywood actress Disha Patani, singer Shreya Ghoshal, and Punjabi artist Karan Aujla. Following the ceremony, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the inaugural match.​

This season’s IPL will feature 74 matches over 65 days, culminating in the final on May 25, 2025, also at Eden Gardens. The ten participating teams are divided into two groups, with each team playing 14 matches in the group stage. The top four teams will advance to the playoffs.

Key Dates and Schedule

• Start Date: March 22, 2025​
• End Date: May 25, 2025​
• First Match: KKR vs. RCB at Eden Gardens, Kolkata​

For a detailed match list and to download the IPL 2025 schedule in PDF format, fans can visit the official IPL website. ​

Team Players List

Each franchise has assembled a competitive squad for IPL 2025. Notably, RCB has appointed Rajat Patidar as their new captain, with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt strengthening their batting lineup. For comprehensive team players lists, fans can refer to official announcements from each franchise.​

First Match Details

• Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru​
• Date: March 22, 2025​
• Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata​
• Time: 7:30 PM IST​

Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to an exhilarating season as IPL 2025 promises thrilling matches and memorable performances.

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season is set to commence on March 22, 2025, featuring 74 matches over 65 days, culminating in the final on May 25, 2025. ​

Key Matches:

• March 22, 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.​

• March 23, 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs. Rajasthan Royals at Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad (3:30 PM IST).​

• March 23, 2025: Chennai Super Kings vs. Mumbai Indians at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.​

• March 24, 2025: Delhi Capitals vs. Lucknow Super Giants at Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam.​

• March 25, 2025: Gujarat Titans vs. Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.​

For the complete match schedule, including dates, venues, and timings, please refer to the official IPL website. ​

Please note that match dates and venues are subject to change. For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to official sources.

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