The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has gotten off to an incredible start with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) winning against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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For the next two months, fans will have even more opportunities to settle onto their couches and relish the exhilarating cricket matches courtesy of the new IPL season.
With passionate rivalries, spectacular performances, and surprising results, the IPL promises to have spectators on the tip of their seats. Whether it’s scorching batting, brilliant bowling schemes, or amazing fielding, each game is sure to provide heart-pounding moments, making it the ideal opportunity for fans to soak up the tournament’s thrill from the comfort of their own homes.
The competition will once again include some of the sport’s greatest personalities, including both seasoned players and rising talents.
Furthermore, the current season heralds a new era for a few brands. As the tournament has begun to unfold, let’s take a look at the bevy of corporations that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has signed on as sponsors for the 18th season of the IPL:
The Tata Group, based in India, was formed in 1868 by Jamsetji Tata and is one of the world’s largest enterprises. With operations spanning six continents and 100 countries, the corporation offers goods and services in more than 150 nations.
According to sources, Tata Group secured the IPL title sponsorship rights from 2024 to 2028 by matching Aditya Birla Group’s offering of INR 2500 crore, or INR 500 crore each year. According to the provisions of the agreement between the BCCI and Tata Sons, the latter could submit any winning proposal and get the rights back.
Associate Partners:
My11Circle: My11Circle, administered by Games24x7 Pvt.Ltd., is an online fantasy gaming platform where players can test their analytical abilities and cricket expertise by picking a team for a match and collecting wonderful prizes.
Notably, My11Circle supposedly outbid Dream11 for the associate sponsorship by INR 625 crore.
Angel One: Angel One is a central location for all investment and trading requirements. The platform includes powerful features such as a portfolio analyser and ARQ Prime stock recommendations, among other things.
RuPay: RuPay, a worldwide financial services and payment system, was developed and launched by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on March 26, 2012. RuPay is accepted by every Indian bank and financial organisation.
Official Umpire Partner: Wonder Cement
Wonder Cement, established in India, manufactures high-quality cement that is commonly utilised in building projects. Wonder Cement is noted for its durability, strength, and the use of high-quality raw ingredients, resulting in a long-lasting and dependable product for a variety of building applications, including residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects.
According to SportsMint sources, the agreement has been signed for four years and is worth INR 50 crore per year.
Official Strategic Timeout Partner: CEAT
CEAT, India’s major tire manufacturer and the RPG GROUP’s principal business, was established in 1958. CEAT offers high-quality goods and services in over 110 countries, particularly to facilitate the safe and intelligent movement of people and things.
According to rumours, CEAT invested INR 240 crore to become the official strategic timeout partner.
The above-mentioned businesses spent a total of INR 1,485 crore to obtain the rights.