The 2025 IPL season will kick off on March 22 with an extravagant opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The event will feature performances by Bollywood actress Disha Patani, singer Shreya Ghoshal, and Punjabi artist Karan Aujla, followed by the first match between KKR and RCB. Following the ceremony, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in the tournament's opening match.
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