Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 11:47am on 21 Mar 2025,Friday Sports
The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to begin on March 22, 2025, in Kolkata, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Excitement surrounds new rule changes, including the lifting of the saliva ban, allowing bowlers to use it to shine the ball for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. In addition, new team captains and the possibility of rain affecting the opening match add intrigue to this year's highly anticipated season.
