The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League, IPL-2025, kicked off today at the iconic Eden Gardens, marking the start of another thrilling season of T20 cricket.

In the opening match against, chasing 175 for victory, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, RCB were 128 for 2 after 13 overs against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders KKR, when reports last came in.

Put in into first, KKR posted 174 runs for 8 in their 20 overs with the help of Ajinkya Rahane’s 56 and Sunil Narine’s 44 runs. RCB all-rounder Krunal Pandya claimed three wickets.