Rain in KKR vs RCB Match: Rain has started in Kolkata since Friday afternoon. An orange alert has also been issued in several districts of the state.
Rain in Kolkata: The 2025 Indian Premier League is just a day away from starting. The new season of the IPL tournament is going to start on Saturday, March 22. The excitement surrounding this tournament has already started to rise. In the first match, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore will play against each other. This match is being organized at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
The last 17 years have seen a fierce battle between these two teams. It is expected that the familiar battle will be seen in Saturday's match as well. However, bad news awaits the fans. The Meteorological Department has predicted that the opening match of the 2025 IPL tournament may be abandoned due to rain. There is a possibility of heavy rain across Kolkata on Saturday.
The match may be abandoned due to rain.
The opening ceremony will be held before the start of the 2025 IPL tournament. It is being said that popular singers Shreya Ghoshal, Karan Ojha and actress Disha Patani may perform. However, this match may be canceled due to rain. According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there may be heavy rain and thunderstorms throughout the day on March 22.
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In this context, let us inform you that rainfall has started in Kolkata city since Friday afternoon. An orange alert has also been issued in several districts of the state. The India Meteorological Department has said in a statement that there will be heavy rain and thunderstorms in Kolkata city from March 20 to 22. Along with this, the wind speed will also be quite high.
Two new captains for Kolkata and Bengaluru
Since the 2008 IPL tournament, a total of 34 matches have been played between KKR and RCB. Out of these, KKR has won 20 matches and RCB has won 14 matches. This season, both the teams will play under the leadership of new captains. Knight Riders will be led by Ajinkya Rahane. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore will be led by Rajat Patidar.
5 Best IPL Team Owners: Who are the best 5 team owners of IPL? They have poured money like water in the interest of the team
Top 5 IPL Team Owner List: There is not much time left. The Indian Premier League is starting from March 22. There is no need to tell separately how popular the tournament is not only in India but also in the entire cricket world. Since the IPL tournament started in 2008, the popularity of this tournament has increased at a lightning speed. In 2025, the IPL tournament is entering its 18th year. However, the contribution of franchise owners behind making the IPL tournament popular is undeniable, there is no need to tell separately. Let's find out today, who are the top 5 franchise owners in the 2025 IPL tournament?
Mukesh Ambani (Mumbai Indians)
One of the most successful teams in this tournament is Mumbai Indians. So far, Mumbai has won the IPL tournament title five times (2013, 2015, 2017, 2019 and 2020). The owner of this team is Mukesh Ambani. He is one of the richest businessmen in India. However, Mukesh's wife Nita Ambani and shares of Reliance Industries are also owned by Mumbai Indians. A report published by People.com mentioned that Mukesh Ambani's total assets are estimated at 8,087 lakh crore rupees. He bought the Mumbai Indians franchise in 2008 for $111.9 million.
N Srinivasan (Chennai Super Kings)
Then let's come to the words of Chennai Super Kings team owner N. Srinivasan. This Srinivasan is the Managing Director of India Cements. The total assets are estimated to be 10 billion dollars. However, along with business, he also has a lot of interest in cricket. Earlier, he was the President of the Board of Control for Cricket in India. He also sat on the chair of the ICC Chairman. He took over the ownership of Chennai Super Kings in 2008 for 91 million dollars. It goes without saying that Chennai Super Kings is one of the most successful franchises in the IPL tournament. Like Mumbai Indians, this team also has five trophies in its possession.
Shah Rukh Khan, Juhi Chawla and Joy Mehta (Kolkata Knight Riders)
Although slightly behind these two franchises (Mumbai Indians and Chennai Super Kings), Kolkata Knight Riders is the third most successful franchise in IPL history. This team is owned by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla and her husband Jay Mehta. Kolkata Knight Riders has been playing the IPL tournament since 2008. So far, they have won this historic trophy three times. In 2012, 2014 and 2024. Currently, the total assets of this franchise are estimated at Rs 85 crore. Incidentally, Shah Rukh Khan's company Red Chillies has a 55 percent share in this franchise. And the Mehta Group has 45 percent.
Incidentally, the brand value of Kolkata Knight Riders has reached an estimated $109 million in 2025. This skyrocketing brand value determines the popularity of the KKR franchise.
Sanjeev Goenka (Lucknow Supergiant)
In 2022, two new teams joined the IPL tournament. The first is Gujarat Titans, the second team is Lucknow Super Giants. The ownership of Lucknow Super Giants is in the hands of renowned businessman Sanjiv Goenka's RPSG Group. Previously, a team named Rising Pune Super Giants was fielded in the IPL tournament. Lucknow performed brilliantly in the debut season and made it to the playoffs. To be honest, Lucknow has performed quite consistently in this tournament. Whether they can win the trophy for the first time under the leadership of Rishabh Pant this season or not, remains to be seen.
Anand Kripalu (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
Royal Challengers Bangalore made its debut in the IPL tournament in 2008. The team is owned by United Spirits Limited. So far, this franchise has not won the IPL title even once. World-renowned cricketers have attracted attention in the jersey of this team. One of them is AB de Villiers, Chris Gayle and Virat Kohli. In 2021, Pratesh Mishra was appointed as the new chairman of RCB, replacing Anand Kripalu. Although Royal Challengers Bangalore could not win the IPL trophy, they have already won the Women's Premier League title.