Bollywood star Disha Patani will headline the 2025 IPL opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. This grand event will also feature performances by singers Karan Aujla and Shreya Ghoshal. The IPL 2025 kicks off on March 22 with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bangalore. The tournament will be broadcast live on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
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