IPL 2025, Feb. 16 -- With the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) season scheduled to begin at Eden Gardens on March 22 as Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match, Mumbai Indians (MI) captain Hardik Pandya will miss his side's opening match.

According to the schedule, the five-time IPL trophy winners Mumbai Indians will face fellow five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Chepauk on March 23. MI will play the second match of the day at Chennai.

However, five-time champions MI will not be led by their captain Hardik as he was suspended for one match after MI's last group stage match of IPL 2024 against Lucknow Super Giants. He was also fined Rs.30 la...