The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off its 18th season on March 22, 2025, with the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru. This season will see 10 teams competing in a league-style format, with each team playing the other twice. The top two teams will qualify directly for the first qualifier, while the third and fourth-placed teams will battle it out in the eliminator.
Some key talking points ahead of IPL 2025 include the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah, the history of Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s near misses in the final, and the legendary MS Dhoni’s continued presence in the tournament. Exciting signings at the auction include Rishabh Pant, who was the most expensive player at $3.2 million, and Jos Buttler, who was the highest-priced foreign player at $1.8 million.
The tournament will be played across 10 home grounds and three neutral venues, with the final scheduled to take place on May 25 at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The prize money for the IPL 2025 will see the champion receiving $2.32 million and the runners-up getting $1.5 million. Past champions include Chennai Super Kings, Mumbai Indians, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad.
Cricket fans can look forward to an action-packed season of thrilling matches, top-notch performances, and some of the finest talents in the game showcasing their skills on the big stage. The IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting and memorable edition of the world’s most lucrative franchise T20 league.
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