IPL 2025
The defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will play Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB) at Kolkata's famous Eden Gardens on March 22, 2025, to kick off the 18th Indian Premier League (IPL).
Important IPL 2025 Highlights:
Returning and New Faces:
Return of MS Dhoni: At 43, MS Dhoni is expected to make a spectacular return with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK), bringing leadership and experience to the team.
Young Talent: Vaibhav Suryavanshi, a 13-year-old prodigy, has joined the Rajasthan Royals, becoming the youngest player in IPL history.
Notable Omissions:
Jasprit Bumrah: Because of an injury, the star pacer will not be able to start the season.
Hardik Pandya: His team will be affected by his absence as he serves a suspension.
Modifications to the Rules:
Saliva Ban Lifted: Bowlers are now free to use conventional methods as the ban on using saliva to shine the ball has been lifted.
Second Ball Rule: If the umpires think it's necessary, a new ball may be added after the eleventh over of the second innings to counteract the effects of dew in night matches.
Impact Player Rule: This regulation, which has been in place since prior seasons, permits teams to make tactical substitutions during games.
Streaming and broadcasting:
Reliance Jio's Initiative: JioHotstar, a recently launched platform, will offer free IPL match streaming to subscribers with plans of 299 or more.
Venues and Schedule: IPL will take place between March 22 and May 25, 2025. Matches are slated across 13 venues, with notable fixtures like the opener and final at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Player Auctions and Transfers:
Rishabh Pant: The wicketkeeper-batsman fetched the highest bid, signing with Lucknow Super Giants for $3.12 million.
Jofra Archer: After contract discussions with the England and Wales Cricket Board, Archer secured a £1.2 million deal with Rajasthan Royals.
As the IPL 2025 season unfolds, fans can anticipate thrilling matches, strategic innovations, and the emergence of new cricketing talents.
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