In Pictures | IPL 2025 begins today: Teams get ready for super exciting opener as KKR-RCB face each other

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The Indian Premier League (!PL) 2025 commences today with the opening ceremony in Kolkata. As the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) prepare to go against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in their home ground for the maiden match of IPL 2025, fans await an exciting season this year. From power-packed net sessions to team huddles, the stakes are high this season with IPL 2025.

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Team captains pose with the iconic IPL 2025 trophy ahead of the matches. This The 2 month long tournament starts on March 22 with finals on May 25 in Eden Garden, Kolkata. (Image: PTI)

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Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) players during a practice session in their home ground. Captain Ajinkya Rahane, prepares to defend their title from last year with a promising team with Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Varun Chakravarty and others. (Image: PTI)

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar with Kolkata Knight Riders’ (KKR) Venkatesh Iyer and coach Chandrakant Pandit during a practice session displaying true sportsmanship ahead of the IPL 2025. (Image: PTI)

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Backing the new captain Rajat Patidar, RCB’s headliner, Virat Kohli was seen practicing at the nets for a training session ahead of their debut match of the IPL 2025 season. (Image: PTI)

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With his promising performance in the ICC Champions Trophy, Varun Chakravarty is a valuable addition to the Kolkata Knight Rides’s (KKR) squad 2025. (Image: PTI)

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Chennai Super Kings’ player MS Dhoni  prepares for his IPL 2025 season at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai (Image: PTI)

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The city hosting the IPL 2025 opening ceremony and final prepares for the matches starting March 22. Welcoming bollywood singers like Shreya Ghoshal and Karan Aujla to the city, IPL 2025 kicks off today, March 22. (Image: PTI)

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Preparing for their match on March 24, the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) prepare to face Suryakumar Yadav led Mumbai Indians (MI) in their home ground in MAC Stadium, Chennai. (Image: PTI)

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RCB players, Virat Kohli and Phil Salt as they conclude a practice session at Eden Gardens discuss strategy and defence before their IPL 2025 debut match against KKR. (Image: PTI)

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Skipper MS Dhoni will play in IPL 2025 chasing his 6th title under Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy of the Chennai Super Kings. Missing the playoffs last season, CSK finished at the fifth position in IPL 2024. (Image: PTI)