The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League is set to begin on Saturday, March 22. Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. However, the season opener is under threat due to an orange alert for rain in Kolkata.
"I think there's a fair chance it might be because I'm basing it on the fact that there's just too many Englishmen in the squad. So, RCB. On the back of having too many Englishmen in there," Adam Gilchrist said.
Liam Livingstone, Phil Salt, and Jacob Bethell Among RCB's Overseas Signings
Royal Challengers Bengaluru made key overseas acquisitions at the IPL 2025 auction, signing Liam Livingstone (₹8.75 crore), Phil Salt (₹11.50 crore), and Jacob Bethell (₹2.60 crore). Salt is expected to open alongside Virat Kohli.
The Bengaluru-based franchise is one of the most popular IPL teams, but they have yet to win a title. Patidar will face the challenge of leading the side under the weight of high expectations from fans. The squad also includes experienced players like Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
Michael Vaughan Predicts Bottom-Place Finish for Delhi Capitals in IPL 2025
Vaughan pointed out that aside from KL Rahul, Delhi lacks proven Indian batting talent. Ahead of the season, Delhi named Faf du Plessis as Axar Patel’s deputy and appointed Kevin Pietersen as the team mentor.
"I mean, they've got Axa Patel probably about in the middle, but they just don't seem to have enough quality Indian batters," he added.
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