IPL 2025 Opener Threatened by Heavy Rainfall in Kolkata

The highly anticipated match between KKR and RCB faces uncertainty as an orange alert for severe weather looms over Eden Gardens.

The IPL 2025 season is set to begin on March 22 with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Heavy rainfall and an orange alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) may lead to the cancellation of the season opener.
Ajinkya Rahane and Rajat Patidar will debut as captains for KKR and RCB, respectively, in this season marked by significant leadership changes.
The opening ceremony, featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Shreya Ghoshal, and Disha Patani, aims to blend cricket with entertainment despite weather concerns.
Key players like Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya will miss the initial games due to injury and suspension, adding challenges to team dynamics.