IPL 2025 INDIA

 ​The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL), the 18th edition of India's premier Twenty20 cricket tournament, is currently underway from March 22 to May 25, 2025. The season kicked off with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. ​Reuters+3Tom's Guide+3Wikipedia+3AP News+1Reuters+1

Key Details:

• Duration: March 22 to May 25, 2025​

• Opening Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens​AP News+1Wikipedia+1

• Final Match: Scheduled for May 25, 2025, at Eden Gardens​MSM Unify+1Reuters+1

Participating Teams:

• Chennai Super Kings​

• Delhi Capitals​Reuters+7ESPNcricinfo+7IPL Official Site+7

• Gujarat Titans​Wikipedia+3IPL Documents+3ESPNcricinfo+3

• Kolkata Knight Riders​AP News+2ESPNcricinfo+2Wikipedia+2

• Lucknow Super Giants​Tom's Guide+5IPL Documents+5talkSPORT+5

• Mumbai Indians​NDTVSports.com+2IPL Official Site+2ESPNcricinfo+2

• Punjab Kings​Wikipedia+3ESPNcricinfo+3IPL Official Site+3

• Rajasthan Royals​ESPNcricinfo+1IPL Official Site+1

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru​IPL Official Site+1ESPNcricinfo+1

• Sunrisers Hyderabad​NDTVSports.com+5ESPNcricinfo+5IPL Official Site+5

Recent Highlights:

• Opening Weekend Results:

  • Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Rajasthan Royals by 44 runs.​Cricbuzz

  • Chennai Super Kings edged out Mumbai Indians by 4 wickets.​

  • Delhi Capitals triumphed over Lucknow Super Giants by 1 wicket.​IPL Documents+3Cricbuzz+3Reuters+3

  • Kolkata Knight Riders secured a win against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.​

Notable Player Movements:

• Rishabh Pant transferred to Lucknow Super Giants for approximately £2.5 million, becoming the most expensive player in the auction. ​Tom's Guide+3talkSPORT+3Reuters+3

• Shreyas Iyer joined Punjab Kings, bringing leadership experience. ​Tom's Guide+1AP News+1

Broadcast and Streaming:

In India, matches are broadcast on Star Sports and streamed on Disney+ Hotstar. International viewers can watch via various platforms, including Willow TV (U.S.), Sky Sports (UK), and Fox Sports/Kayo Sports (Australia)