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The IPL 2025 kicks off with a blockbuster opening ceremony headlined by Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shah Rukh Khan. Defending champions KKR will host Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens on March 22, but the spotlight first shines on Bollywood’s "King Khan".
SRK is set to launch the season with a grand monologue and star-studded performances. Notably, the ceremony, packed with music and glamour, precedes a historic clash, marking the first time KKR and RCB meet in an IPL opener since Brendon McCullum’s iconic 158 in 2008.
SRK’s Double Dose of Glamour
Shah Rukh Khan will open the ceremony at 6 PM IST with a special monologue, setting the tone for the 18th season. Post performances by singer Shreya Ghoshal, actress Disha Patani, and rapper Karan Aujla, SRK will return to the stage alongside cricketing legends for a celebratory segment.
The megastar will later interact with captains Ajinkya Rahane (KKR) and Rajat Patidar (RCB) before the toss, blending cricket and showbiz.
Where To Watch IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony?
The IPL 2025 opening ceremony will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed via JioCinema starting at 6 PM IST.
Star-Studded Lineup For Opening Ceremony
The ceremony features Kolkata’s beloved Shreya Ghoshal, followed by Disha Patani’s dance act and Karan Aujla’s rap set. Patani will join Aujla for a closing duet.
Post-celebration, the focus shifts to the marquee clash, where the toss, led by Rahane and Patidar after SRK’s interactions, will set the stage for a rain-threatened thriller in Kolkata.
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