Rajat Patidar’s RCB to face defending Champions KKR in IPL 2025 opener; Final at Eden Gardens

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will begin on March 22, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens. A report from Cricbuzz confirms this information. KKR won the 2024 title by defeating Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final.

RCB's new Captain

RCB recently announced Rajat Patidar as their new captain, replacing Faf du Plessis. The team is looking forward to a strong start under his leadership. Meanwhile, Sunrisers Hyderabad will play against Rajasthan Royals in their first match on March 23.

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Final match venue

The IPL final is scheduled for May 25 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is expected to announce the full schedule soon. This season will include matches in Guwahati and Dharamsala along with the 10 main venues. Rajasthan Royals will play two matches in Guwahati, while Punjab Kings will have games in Dharamsala. The knockout matches will take place in Hyderabad and Kolkata.