IPL 2025: The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off on March 22, 2025, with a spectacular opening ceremony at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Cricket fans around the world are eagerly waiting for the thrilling opening ceremony clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). However, before the action begins on the field, the grand opening ceremony will leave the audience spellbound with a spectacular mix of Bollywood glamour and musical glitter.
Bollywood stars all set to rock the IPL 2025 opening ceremony
The IPL 2025 opening ceremony promises to be a spectacular event, with some of the biggest stars of Bollywood performing. Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan will grace the stage, bringing glitter and excitement like lightning. After the success of her film Stree 2, Shraddha will once again be seen performing alongside her ABCD 2 co-star Varun Dhawan.
Adding to the magic of music, celebrated playback singer Arijit Singh will enthrall the audience with his melodious tunes. Known for his chart-topping hits, Arijit’s performance is expected to be one of the highlights of the evening, setting the perfect ambiance for an action-packed IPL season.
IPL 2025: Cricket and entertainment collide
As the curtains rise on IPL 2025, the opening ceremony will set the stage for an unforgettable tournament. The climax will become the much-awaited clash between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Fans are eager to witness this thrilling encounter between two powerful teams aiming to make a strong start to their campaign.
KKR vs RCB: Predicted Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Team:
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (captain), Yash Dayal, Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Team:
Rinku Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Ramandeep Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Anrich Nortje, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson
A season full of cricket dhamaal
The IPL 2025 season will run till May 25, culminating in a grand finale that will crown the ultimate champion. With teams featuring some of the best players from around the world, fans can expect a thrilling finale, unforgettable performances, and tough competition throughout the tournament.
As the countdown to March 22 begins, all eyes are on Kolkata for a night full of glitz, glamour, and cricketing excellence. Stay tuned for more updates on IPL 2025 as cricket fever will grip the entire nation once again!
Also Read: IPL 2025 KKR vs RCB 1st Match: Head-to-Head, Stats & Match Preview
