India, Feb. 16 -- The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 edition will kick off on March 22 with the opening match between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens. Rajat Patidar has already been announced as RCB captain while the KKR skipper is yet to be named. The El Clasico of IPL (Mumbai Indians vs Chennai Super Kings) will take place on March 23 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium aka Chepauk in Chennai.

The return fixture between Mumbai Indians and CSK will take place on April 20 at the Wankhede Stadium.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Mumbai Indians will play against each other once this season. The match will take place on April 7, 2025.

March 23, 2025, will witness th...