IPL 2025 Gears Up for Historic Season with Leadership Changes and Milestones

The 18th edition of the IPL begins March 22, featuring new captains, record-breaking financial projections, ethical reforms, and generational shifts in cricket.

The IPL 2025 season will open with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22 at Eden Gardens.
Key leadership changes include Rajat Patidar captaining RCB, Rishabh Pant leading LSG after a record ₹27 crore signing, and Ajinkya Rahane becoming the first player to captain three franchises.
The league will adopt the ICC’s Code of Conduct for the first time, emphasizing ethical practices and standardization.
Financially, the IPL is projected to generate ₹6,000-7,000 crore in advertising revenue, setting new records while banning tobacco and alcohol advertisements.
Notable milestones include the debut of 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi as the youngest player in IPL history and MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli nearing 400 T20 matches.