Kolkata, March 16 -- Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to kick off the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Eden Gardens on March 22. With KKR entering as the defending champions and the presence of star batter Virat Kohli in RCB's ranks, the opening clash promises to be a spectacle for cricket fans.

Adding to the excitement, an opening ceremony has been scheduled ahead of the match. While details about the performers remain unconfirmed, Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) President Snehasish Ganguly assured that it will be a grand affair.

"We will have an opening ceremony, though we don't know who all are performing yet. A written confirmation is not there, but definitely, it will be a ...