India, Feb. 16 -- The fixtures for the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) have been announced. IPL 2025 will get underway on March 22 in Kolkata, while Mumbai Indians will play their opening match against rivals Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai on March 23. However, Mumbai Indians will be without their captain, Hardik Pandya, for the opening fixture.

It is important to state that Hardik Pandya was fined INR 30 lakh after Mumbai Indians' final IPL 2024 group stage match against Lucknow Super Giants. He was also suspended from the franchise's opening fixture of IPL 2025.

As a result, Hardik Pandya will be available for Mumbai Indians for the franchise's second match against Gujarat Titans on ...