KATHMANDU: The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is all set to start this Saturday with a star-studded opening ceremony at Eden Gardens. The electrifying ceremony will not just be the start of a intense cricket battle, but also feature some of Bollywood’s biggest names. Get ready for an evening to remember as superstar Shah Rukh Khan, Priyanka Chopra, and Salman Khan take the grand stage. Adding more glamour, Vicky Kaushal, Shraddha Kapoor, and Sanjay Dutt will also join the celebration. Shah Rukh Khan will be there to support his team in the opening match, while Salman Khan will make a special appearance to promote his upcoming film Sikandar. Priyanka Chopra’s acting is a genuine surprise—fans are dying to see what she’ll do!

The stage will be aglow with scintillating acts by Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal, Karan Aujla, Disha Patani, Shraddha Kapoor, and Varun Dhawan. And that’s not all—world music sensation OneRepublic has been invited to deliver a thumping act. Expect to see Katrina Kaif, Ananya Panday, Madhuri Dixit, Janhvi Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor, Pooja Hegde, Ayushmann Khurrana, and Sara Ali Khan adding extra charm to the night.

The 18th season of IPL will begin with a thrilling face-off between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). A total of 74 matches across 13 venues will lead to the grand finale on May 25. The teams competing for the coveted title include Chennai Super Kings, Delhi Capitals, Gujarat Titans, Kolkata Knight Riders, Lucknow Super Giants, Mumbai Indians, Punjab Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bangalore, and Sunrisers Hyderabad. With star power, music, and high-voltage cricket, IPL 2025 promises to be bigger, bolder, and more thrilling than ever!