KKR and PBKS Pay Tribute to Pahalgam Terror Assault Victims Earlier than IPL 2025 Conflict

The legendary Eden Gardens, known as the ‘Mecca of Indian cricket’, paused in a powerful moment of silence on Saturday before the IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) organized a moving tribute to honor the victims of the recent terror attack in Pahalgam, Kashmir, setting a solemn and respectful tone for the evening.

Eden Gardens bell gets silent

The Eden Bell stayed silent as a mark of respect for the Pahalgam terror attack victims. The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) made this heartfelt decision, creating a rare, emotional moment at the usually vibrant Eden Gardens.

Before the IPL 2025 clash between KKR and PBKS, players, officials, and over 60,000 spectators observed a minute’s silence. The stadium, known for its roaring energy, fell completely still. Messages of remembrance lit up the digital screens, while fans stood with folded hands, honoring the lives lost beyond the excitement of the game.

CAB President Snehasish Ganguly said, “Eden Gardens has always stood with the nation. Today, cricket takes a back seat. We are here to express our grief and salute the martyrs and victims of the Pahalgam attack.”

KKR vs PBKS squads

Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Chetan Sakariya.

Punjab Kings: Shreyas Iyer (c), Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Glenn Maxwell, Shashank Singh, Prabhsimran Singh, Harpreet Brar, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Yash Thakur, Marco Jansen, Josh Inglis, Lockie Ferguson, Azmatullah Omarzai, Harnoor Pannu, Kuldeep Sen, Priyansh Arya, Aaron Hardie, Musheer Khan, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlett, Pyla Avinash, Pravin Dubey, Nehal Wadhera.