Karnataka players among eight IPL teams as 2025 season kicks off tomorrow

The much-awaited IPL 2025 season is set to begin tomorrow, March 22, with an electrifying opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, from 6 PM. The tournament will run until May 25, featuring 10 teams battling for the prestigious title. The inaugural match will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

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A key highlight for Karnataka cricket fans is the presence of eight state players across different IPL teams. While RCB remains a natural favorite for local supporters, many will also cheer for Kannada players representing other franchises.

Karnataka Players in IPL 2025 Teams

• Delhi Capitals: KL Rahul, Karun Nair, Manwant Kumar
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Devdutt Padikkal, Manoj Bhandage
• Kolkata Knight Riders: Manish Pandey, Luvit Sisodia
• Punjab Kings: Vaishakh Vijaykumar, Praveen Dubey
• Gujarat Titans: Prasidh Krishna
• Sunrisers Hyderabad: Abhinav Manohar
• Mumbai Indians: KL Sreejith
• Chennai Super Kings: Shreyas Gopal

With the stage set for another action-packed IPL season, cricket enthusiasts across Karnataka will be keenly following their local heroes, irrespective of the team they represent.