The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off on March 22, 2025, with a thrilling clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Under the new leadership of Ajinkya Rahane, KKR aims to defend their title. They have a balanced squad featuring experienced campaigners like Andre Russell and Sunil Narine. The batting unit includes Quinton de Kock, Venkatesh Iyer, and Manish Pandey, while the bowling attack boasts the pace of Anrich Nortje and the spin duo of Varun Chakravarthy and Mayank Markande.

With Rajat Patidar as the new captain, RCB has revamped its squad with key acquisitions. English opener Phil Salt is set to partner with Virat Kohli at the top, while the middle order features big-hitters like Liam Livingstone and Tim David. The bowling department is strengthened by the addition of Josh Hazlewood and veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
With both teams under fresh leadership and featuring revamped squads, this season opener promises fireworks. KKR will look to make the most of their home advantage, while RCB's new-look squad will be eager to start their campaign on a high.
As the IPL 2025 season commences in Kolkata, there is a massive demand for the opening encounter at the City of Joy. The fans are already buzzing for the season opener and the demands for tickets have soared massively.
The KKR vs RCB match tickets can be bought from the Book My Show app and website.
As per BookMyShow, all the tickets for the KKR vs RCB match has been sold. Tickets at the Eden Gardens for the first match range from Rs 900 to Rs 15,000. Although it shows sold out at the moment, the platform may open up again ahead of the match.