The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), reigning champions of the Indian Premier League (IPL), are set to commence their title defense in the 2025 season. The tournament kicks off on March 22, with KKR facing the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. c
Complete Schedule for KKR in IPL 2025:
- March 22 (Saturday): vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Kolkata at 7:30 PM
- March 26 (Wednesday): vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Guwahati at 7:30 PM
- March 31 (Monday): vs. Mumbai Indians (MI) in Mumbai at 7:30 PM
- April 3 (Thursday): vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Kolkata at 7:30 PM
- April 6 (Sunday): vs. Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) in Kolkata at 3:30 PM
- April 11 (Friday): vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Chennai at 7:30 PM
- April 15 (Tuesday): vs. Punjab Kings (PBKS) in New Chandigarh at 7:30 PM
- April 21 (Monday): vs. Gujarat Titans (GT) in Kolkata at 7:30 PM
- April 26 (Saturday): vs. Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Kolkata at 7:30 PM
- April 29 (Tuesday): vs. Delhi Capitals (DC) in Delhi at 7:30 PM
- May 4 (Sunday): vs. Rajasthan Royals (RR) in Kolkata at 7:30 PM
- May 7 (Wednesday): vs. Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in Kolkata at 7:30 PM
- May 10 (Saturday): vs. Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Hyderabad at 7:30 PM
- May 17 (Saturday): vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Bengaluru at 7:30 PM
The league phase comprises 70 matches, with each of the ten teams playing 14 games. The playoffs are scheduled between May 20 and May 25. Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will be hosted at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad on May 20 and 21, respectively. Qualifier 2 and the Final are slated for May 23 and May 25 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
KKR has a storied IPL history, clinching the title three times, with their latest triumph in 2024 under the leadership of Ajinkya Rahane. The franchise aims to secure a fourth championship in the upcoming season.
Note: All match timings are in Indian Standard Time (IST).
