IPL 2025 Opener: Which Teams Will Clash In IPL 2025 First Match?

Last year's Indian Premier League (IPL) final saw Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to clinch the title under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy.

The official schedule of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is yet to be released.

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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 first match: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 tournament is likely to kick off on March 21, and reports suggest that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) may release the official schedule for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, next week. Meanwhile, speculation is rife about which teams will feature in the season opener.

Which two teams will play the first match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025?

Last year's Indian Premier League (IPL) final saw Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) to clinch the title under Shreyas Iyer's captaincy.

As per Indian Premier League (IPL) tradition, the defending champions typically play the first match on their home ground. This suggests that the opening match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 could be held at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) possibly facing Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in a high-stakes rematch. However, official confirmation will come once the schedule is announced.

IPL 2025 start date and schedule update

Though the official schedule of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is yet to be released, reports indicate that Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will start on March 21. Earlier, there were speculations of a March 14 start, but the latest updates suggest a slight delay. The release of official schedule for Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is expected to be unveiled in the coming days.

A total of 10 teams will compete for the coveted Indian Premier League (IPL) trophy in what promises to be another electrifying season.

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will aim to retain their title, while other franchises have strengthened their squads through the mega auction.

With every team gearing up for an intense battle, Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to deliver thrilling cricketing action.

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