In the Indian Premier League 2025 opener, (KKR vs RCB) Kolkata’s Eden Gardens will host this game. As the IPL fever begins, 74 games will be contested in 13 cities over the course of the next two months. On May 20 and 21, respectively, Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will take place in Hyderabad. Kolkata will host the second qualifier on May 23 and the final on May 25.
Defending Champions Ajinkya Rahane will lead the Kolkata Knight Riders. Phil Salt, Mitch Starc, and Shreyas Iyer from the previous season have been let go. They have made some wise acquisitions and have been able to keep the rest of them. There will be high expectations for them this season, particularly as they try for the coveted IPL 2025 Orange Cap, as they were among the most dominant teams with bat and ball previous season.
Once more, Royal Challengers Bengaluru only kept three players and decided to start a whole new team before the season. With players like Livingstone, Salt, and Bethell, they have added some English firepower, and Rajat Patidar will captain the team. Virat Kohli will bat first with Salt, followed by Patidar. Among the domestic purchases at the auction were Jitesh Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Krunal Pandya. Their goal will be to win their first IPL championship. This contest is sure to be exciting.
