IPL 2025 Latest News: Season Kicks Off Today with KKR vs. RCB Showdown
IPL 2025 Schedule Today: Opening Day Kicks Off with KKR vs. RCB
The wait is finally over! Today, March 21, 2025, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 bursts into action, and The Cricket Pitch has you covered with the latest IPL 2025 schedule today. The 18th season of the world’s biggest T20 league starts with a blockbuster clash as defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the electrifying Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Here’s everything you need to know about today’s IPL 2025 schedule, including match timings,

Welcome to The Cricket Pitch, your ultimate destination for IPL 2025 latest news! The 18th season of the Indian Premier League begins today, March 21, 2025, and cricket fever is at an all-time high. The opening match pits defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, promising a thrilling start. Stick with us for real-time updates, breaking stories, and everything you need to know about IPL 2025!
Breaking IPL 2025 Latest News: What’s Happening Today
- Opening Clash Alert: KKR vs. RCB kicks off at 7:30 PM IST. Rain threatens to play spoilsport with an orange alert in Kolkata, but fans are buzzing with excitement. Will Virat Kohli fire for RCB, or will KKR’s spinners dominate at home?
- Rule Changes Unveiled: The BCCI has introduced four new rules for IPL 2025, including a mid-innings ball swap to counter dew. Stay tuned for how these impact today’s game!
- Harry Brook Banned: In a shocking update, England’s Harry Brook faces a two-year IPL ban after withdrawing from Delhi Capitals for 2025 and 2026. Big blow for DC fans!
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The IPL 2025 season, running from March 21 to May 25, features 10 teams, 74 matches, and non-stop action. From Ashwin’s emotional return to Chennai Super Kings to Riyan Parag captaining Rajasthan Royals in Guwahati, we’ve got the scoop. Our IPL 2025 latest news updates bring you:
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What’s Next in IPL 2025?
Tomorrow, March 22, Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) face Rajasthan Royals (RR) at 3:30 PM IST, followed by Chennai Super Kings (CSK) vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) at 7:30 PM IST. Expect more IPL 2025 latest news as the season unfolds—think surprise debuts, venue shifts (KKR vs. LSG moves to Guwahati!), and standout performances.
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