Ipl first match: IPL 2025 is scheduled to start

IPL 2025 is scheduled to start on March 21 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, as by tradition the first match of the season is hosted at the home ground of the previous edition’s winners. For IPL 2025, it will be Kolkata Knight Riders, who, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, beat Pat Cummins-led Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final to lift the IPL trophy for the third time. Discover standout performances from the latest Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders match , 1st match on April 18, 2008. Find out top batting, impactful partnerships, and bowling ... 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. Explore the complete IPL 2025 match schedule with dates, venues, and match center updates. Stay tuned for live scores and team line-ups.