As IPL 2025 kicked off today with a match between KKR and RCB in Eden Gardens, Kolkata, fans gathered in large numbers electrifying the atmosphere outside the stadium. Fans of both teams engaged in friendly banter, exchanging playful jabs and passionate chants, setting the perfect tone for an intense season opener. From face-painted superfans to enthusiastic chants the IPL spirit is alive and kicking.
22 March,2025 09:21 PM ISTIPL 2025 kicks off today in Kolkata’s Eden Gardens. Congress MP and BCCI Vice President Rajeev Shukla expressed his excitement as he reached for the opening ceremony. He said, "The 18th season of IPL is starting today. It has been 18 years, and today is its inaugural match in Kolkata. IPL keeps on increasing every year; its influence keeps on increasing, its viewership keeps on increasing, and its craze keeps on increasing. This time also, the craze of IPL will double, and it will be very high. People are not only coming to the stadium in large numbers but are also very excited about it. So I think this season will also be very successful and today's match will be very exciting..."
22 March,2025 07:24 PM ISTIPL 2025 is here - one of the biggest celebrations of sports, fandom and entertainment. While the ten IPL teams gear up for series, what do the stars hold for these teams? In this exclusive interview, renowned sports astrologer Greenstone Lobo dives into the astrological charts of IPL’s top teams and players. Will Rohit Sharma’s strong stars still influence Mumbai Indians, or is Hardik Pandya destined to lead them to victory? Can Rajat Patidar finally break RCB’s title drought? We also explore KKR’s captaincy shift from Shreyas Iyer to Ajinkya Rahane, and whether IPL’s most expensive player, Rishabh Pant (₹27 crore for Lucknow Super Giants), has the cosmic edge to turn their luck around. Plus, predictions on rising stars Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Sanju Samson, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Robin Minz, and Bevon Jacobs. Who are the top 5 teams — and who might face disappointment? Watch to find out!
20 March,2025 09:28 PM ISTSuryakumar Yadav will captain Mumbai Indians in their IPL 2025 season opener against Chennai Super Kings in Chennai. Regular captain Hardik Pandya is unavailable due to a one-match ban for a slow over rate at the end of last season. With Jasprit Bumrah also out due to injury, Suryakumar's role as captain isn't surprising, especially since he's been leading the T20I team for the past year. Hardik confirmed Suryakumar's captaincy for the CSK match during the pre-season press conference, which he attended with head coach Mahela Jayawardene. In the press conference, Hardik opened up about missing the opening game. Hardik also talked about his leadership skills as the captain of Mumbai Indians.
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