Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 04:26pm on 22 Mar 2025,Saturday Sports
The 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) commenced with a vibrant opening ceremony at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, featuring performances by Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patani, and Karan Aujla. Shah Rukh Khan, co-owner of Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), added star power by introducing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) star Virat Kohli to the audience. The inaugural match saw KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, facing RCB under new captain Rajat Patidar. This encounter marked the first time since 2008 that KKR and RCB opened the IPL season, rekindling memories of the league's inaugural match where Brendon McCullum's explosive 158* set the tone for IPL's success. Both teams have undergone significant changes, with new leadership aiming to set a positive tone for the season. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt are off to an aggressive start in their run chase. RCB need a modest 175 runs to win the match but have the threat of Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy to deal with in the middle overs. (PC, Cricket Addictor & Smartprix)
