Overview
- The IPL 2025 season will open with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22 at Eden Gardens.
- Key leadership changes include Rajat Patidar captaining RCB, Rishabh Pant leading LSG after a record ₹27 crore signing, and Ajinkya Rahane becoming the first player to captain three franchises.
- The league will adopt the ICC’s Code of Conduct for the first time, emphasizing ethical practices and standardization.
- Financially, the IPL is projected to generate ₹6,000-7,000 crore in advertising revenue, setting new records while banning tobacco and alcohol advertisements.
- Notable milestones include the debut of 13-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi as the youngest player in IPL history and MS Dhoni and Virat Kohli nearing 400 T20 matches.