The Indian Premier League governing council has announced the schedule for IPL 2025 on Sunday, February 16. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first match of the tournament on March 22 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The 18th season of the Indian cash-rich league will begin 13 days after the conclusion of the ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025, the tournament which ends on March 9. The IPL 2025 starts on Saturday and there is a double-header lined up on Sunday. 2024 finalists Sunrisers Hyderabad will host Rajasthan Royals in the afternoon match on March 23, followed by the much-anticipated clash between arch-rivals Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians in the evening on the same day in Chennai.
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Only two teams – Delhi Capitals and Kolkata Knight Riders – have not confirmed their captain for IPL 2025. Lucknow Super Giants, Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who were in the hunt for a captain, recently named their skippers. Rs 27 crore signee Rishabh Pant will be leading the Super Giants, while Rs 26.75 crore pick Shreyas Iyer will be at the helm of the Kings.
RCB announced Rajat Patidar as their new captain. The young Madhya Pradesh batter will have big shoes to fill.
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