The Kolkata Knight Riders, defending champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), are set to begin their 2025 campaign on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, facing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
Below is the complete schedule for Kolkata Knight Riders, detailing match dates, venues, and timings.
KKR New Captain in IPL 2025
Ajinkya Rahane has been appointed as the captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the 2025 Indian Premier League (IPL) season. IPL T20 This decision comes after Shreyas Iyer, the previous captain, moved to the Punjab Kings. Venkatesh Iyer, a seam-bowling all-rounder, has been named as the vice-captain.
New Captain For IPL 2025: Ajinkya Rahane
Home Advantage Matches
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are set to play several home matches at their iconic home ground, Eden Gardens, during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season. Playing at Eden Gardens offers KKR a significant home advantage, given the familiarity with pitch conditions and the robust support from local fans.
KKR’s Home Matches at Eden Gardens
Match No. | Date | Opponent | Time (IST) | Venue |
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1 | March 22, 2025 | Royal Challengers Bangalore | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens |
15 | April 6, 2025 | Lucknow Super Giants | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens |
25 | April 15, 2025 | Mumbai Indians | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens |
38 | April 28, 2025 | Rajasthan Royals | 3:30 PM | Eden Gardens |
45 | May 4, 2025 | Delhi Capitals | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens |
56 | May 12, 2025 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens |
60 | May 15, 2025 | Chennai Super Kings | 7:30 PM | Eden Gardens |
KKR IPL 2025 Full Schedule
Here is the complete schedule for KKR in IPL 2025
Match | Date | Opponent | Venue | Time (IST) |
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1 | Mar 22 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
2 | Mar 26 | Rajasthan Royals | Barsapara Stadium, Guwahati | 7:30 PM |
3 | Mar 31 | Mumbai Indians | Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai | 7:30 PM |
4 | Apr 5 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
5 | Apr 10 | Delhi Capitals | Dr. Y.S. Rajasekhara Reddy ACA-VDCA Cricket Stadium, Visakhapatnam | 7:30 PM |
6 | Apr 15 | Gujarat Titans | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | 7:30 PM |
7 | Apr 20 | Lucknow Super Giants | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
8 | Apr 25 | Chennai Super Kings | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
9 | Apr 30 | Punjab Kings | Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium, Mohali | 7:30 PM |
10 | May 5 | Rajasthan Royals | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
11 | May 10 | Mumbai Indians | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM |
12 | May 15 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, Hyderabad | 7:30 PM |
13 | May 20 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | 7:30 PM |
14 | May 25 | Chennai Super Kings | M. A. Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai | 7:30 PM |
Will KKR win the IPL title again
KKR’s chances of winning the IPL 2025 title will depend on multiple factors, including their squad strength, captaincy, team balance, and performance throughout the tournament.
FAQs
Q. When does KKR play their first match in IPL 2025?
Ans: KKR will play their first match on March 22, 2025, against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
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