Sun Feb 16 06:07:48 UTC 2025: ## IPL 2025 to Begin with KKR vs RCB Clash at Eden Gardens

**New Delhi, February 16, 2025** – The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will kick off on March 22nd with a clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The final match is also scheduled for Eden Gardens on May 25th. While the full schedule is yet to be released by the BCCI, it’s expected early next week.

According to sources cited by PTI, Dharamshala and Guwahati will again host IPL matches this year. Dharamshala serves as a home ground for Punjab Kings, alongside Mohali, while Rajasthan Royals will play matches in Guwahati in addition to Jaipur.

The opening match will feature new captains for both teams. RCB recently appointed Rajat Patidar as their captain, while KKR is yet to announce a successor to Shreyas Iyer, who led them to victory in 2024.

Other notable opening week matchups may include Chennai Super Kings versus Mumbai Indians on March 23rd. CSK will be captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad and MI by Hardik Pandya.

The news also comes on the heels of the exciting Women’s Premier League (WPL) 2025 final, where Delhi Capitals defeated Mumbai Indians by 2 wickets in a thrilling last-over finish.

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