The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) starts on March 22, 2025, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru. Former CSK player Subramaniam Badrinath recently mocked RCB on Instagram. AB de Villiers highlighted the tough challenges of winning the IPL and expressed hope that RCB, led by Virat Kohli, will claim the trophy this season.