IPL 2025 の最初の試合の日付と会場は何ですか?

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are the defending champions of the Indian Premier League. They defeated the Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final match of the tournament. KKR will also be in action in the first match of the IPL 2025. On that note, let us check out the IPL 2025 first match date and venue.

IPL 2025 first match & venue

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to commence on March 21, 2025. Eden Gardens in Kolkata will host the opening match of IPL 18. This decision aligns with the tradition of hosting the first match at the home ground of the previous edition’s winners, which in this case is the Kolkata Knight Riders.

The IPL 2025 season will run until May 25, 2025, with the final match also likely to be held at Eden Gardens. The playoffs will follow a similar tradition, with two playoff games hosted at Eden Gardens and the remaining two at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad.

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While the official schedule is not yet announced, the idea is to reduce the workload on players participating in the ICC Champions Trophy, which will be held in Pakistan and the UAE from February 19 to March 9, 2025. This change ensures that players get adequate rest before the start of the IPL season.

The IPL 2025 season will feature a round-robin format, with each team playing against others at various venues across the country. The league stage matches will be held at different stadiums, providing fans with the opportunity to enjoy the excitement of the tournament in various locations.

IPL 2025 start time

The evening matches will start at 7:30 pm IST, while day games are scheduled to begin at 3:30 pm IST. The live streaming of IPL 2025 matches will be available on a new platform. With the merger of JioCinema and Disney+Hotstar, the new platform JioStar will livestream the matches. The live broadcast will be available on Star Sports.

With the auction already completed in Jeddah on November 24-25, 2024, all 10 IPL franchises have finalized their squads, setting the stage for a thrilling competition. Fans can look forward to another exciting season of cricket, filled with high-octane performances, nail-biting finishes, and unforgettable moments.