The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) will begin on Saturday, March 22, with a thrilling match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Ahead of the season opener, Star Sports, the official broadcasters, have announced the full list of commentators and presenters.
The 18th edition of the IPL will be played across 13 venues from March 22 to May 25. A total of 74 matches, including playoffs, will be played over eight weeks. The Knight Riders will enter the event as defending champions. Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will compete for a record sixth title.
Star Sports Announces Full List of Commentators for IPL 2025
The commentary panel for IPL 2025 will feature a mix of former cricketers and expert analysts across multiple languages. The lineup includes renowned international and Indian voices who will provide in-depth match analysis and engaging commentary throughout the tournament.
National feed commentators include legendary names such as Sunil Gavaskar, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Sanjay Manjrekar, Michael Clarke, Matthew Hayden, Shane Watson, Virender Sehwag, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Anil Kumble, Suresh Raina, Kane Williamson, AB de Villiers, Aaron Finch, among others.
World feed commentators feature prominent figures such as Eoin Morgan, Graeme Swann, Harsha Bhogle, Simon Doull, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Nick Knight, Danny Morrison, Ian Bishop, Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden, Aaron Finch, W. V. Raman, and Murali Kartik, among others.
Full List of Commentators for IPL 2025 Announced
National Feed Commentators: Sunil Gavaskar, Navjot Singh Sidhu, Aakash Chopra, Sanjay Manjrekar, Michael Clarke, Matthew Hayden, Mark Boucher, RP Singh, Shane Watson, Sanjay Bangar, Varun Aaron, Pragyan Ojha, Ajay Jadeja, Virender Sehwag, Shikhar Dhawan, Harbhajan Singh, Anil Kumble, Suresh Raina, Kane Williamson, AB de Villiers, Aaron Finch, Robin Uthappa, Ambati Rayudu, Mohammad Kaif, Piyush Chawla.
World Feed Commentators: Eoin Morgan, Graeme Swann, Harsha Bhogle, Simon Doull, Mpumelelo Mbangwa, Nick Knight, Danny Morrison, Ian Bishop, Alan Wilkins, Daren Ganga, Katey Martin, Natalie Germanos, Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar, Matthew Hayden, Deep Dasgupta, Shane Watson, Michael Clarke, Aaron Finch, Varun Aaron, Anjum Chopra, W V Raman, Murali Kartik.
The voices behind the most ‘𝙋𝙤𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙗𝙡𝙚’ IPL ever!
18th birthday of the #IndianPossibleLeague deserves a Starcast as electrifying! as the season itself!IPL legends, World Cup winners & expert analyst, this Starcast will bring you every twist, tactic & impossible… pic.twitter.com/SSyiuTpvwv
— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) March 21, 2025
BCCI Announces New Rules: Saliva Ban Lifted, Two Balls Introduced to Counter Dew
Mumbai Indians (MI) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will face off in their first encounter of IPL 2025 on Sunday, March 23, at the M.A. Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
Two new rules—the lifting of the saliva ban and the introduction of two balls to counter the impact of dew—have been announced.
The tournament will be played with a grouping system. Teams will play others within their group twice while facing teams from the opposing group only once—except for one seeded team, which they will play twice.
For example, CSK, seeded first in Group A, will play Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, and Punjab Kings twice. In Group B, Mumbai Indians are the top-seeded team and the only side CSK will play twice from the other group.
Group A: Chennai Super Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Punjab Kings.
Group B: Mumbai Indians, Sunrisers Hyderabad, Gujarat Titans, Delhi Capitals, Lucknow Super Giants.
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