IPL 2025 match reviews News

In a fairytale night for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Jitesh Sharma smashed a career-defining unbeaten 85 off 33 balls against Punjab Kings, silencing critics and lifting the burden of past failures. Once doubted, the INR 11-crore buy finally delivered in a must-win game, earning praise as one of the IPL 2025’s standout innings. Off the field, Jitesh's personal life has also been trending—he married longtime partner Shalaka Makeshwar on August 8, 2024. Shalaka, an engineer from Maharashtra, has worked in tech roles and shares a grounded, supportive bond with Jitesh, adding to his inspirational rise both professionally and personally.

The highly anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to kick off on March 22, with the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The tournament will feature a total of 70 matches across 12 venues, including the traditional home grounds of each franchise, along with Guwahati and Dharamsala as additional venues for Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, respectively. Each of the 10 participating teams will play 14 matches during the league phase, culminating in the playoffs from May 20 to May 25. The playoffs will include Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator on May 20 and 21, respectively, at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad. The grand finale will be held at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on May 25, where the ultimate winner will be crowned. Here’s a detailed look at the full schedules for each team, highlighting their match dates, timings, and venues: