IPL 2025 Opener: KKR vs RCB Live Updates from Eden Gardens
Kolkata, March 22, 2025: The much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season kicks off with an electrifying clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. As both teams look to start their campaign on a winning note, fans can expect a high-voltage contest.
KKR vs RCB Live Live Match Updates
RCB Innings Summary:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru chased down the target, scoring 177/3 in 16.2 overs.
- Philip Salt (56 off 31) and Virat Kohli (59 off 36) anchored the chase.
- Rajat Patidar contributed a quick 34 off 16 balls.
- Liam Livingstone added 15 off 5 balls, finishing the match in style.
KKR Innings Summary:
- Kolkata Knight Riders posted a total of 174/8 in 20 overs.
- Ajinkya Rahane (56 off 31) and Sunil Narine (44 off 26) were the top scorers.
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi contributed 30 off 22 balls.
- KKR lost wickets at regular intervals, with Josh Hazlewood and Krunal Pandya picking up crucial scalps.
Bowling Highlights (RCB):
- Josh Hazlewood: 4 overs, 22 runs, 2 wickets.
- Krunal Pandya: 4 overs, 29 runs, 2 wickets.
- Suyash Sharma: 4 overs, 47 runs, 1 wicket.
- Rasikh Dar Salam: 3 overs, 35 runs, 1 wicket.
Bowling Highlights (KKR):
- Vaibhav Arora: 3 overs, 42 runs, 1 wicket.
- Spencer Johnson: 2.2 overs, 31 runs, 1 wicket.
- Varun Chakaravarthy: 4 overs, 43 runs, 1 wicket.
- Harshit Rana: 3 overs, 32 runs, 0 wickets.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt(w), Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Toss Update:
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru have won the toss and have opted to field
- Stay tuned for the latest updates on playing XIs and toss results.
Weather Report & Pitch Conditions:
- The weather forecast indicates an Orange Alert, with possibilities of rain and thunderstorms.
- Dew is expected to play a significant role, making it challenging for bowlers in the second innings.
- The Eden Gardens pitch is known for being a high-scoring venue, with an average scoring rate of 9.98 runs per over in recent IPL seasons.
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head Record
- KKR has dominated RCB in recent encounters, winning six of the last seven matches since IPL 2021.
- At Eden Gardens, both teams have won two matches each in their last four meetings.
KKR Team News & Playing XI
Injury Updates:
- Anrich Nortje returns after a back injury but might not make the playing XI.
- Spencer Johnson could be preferred for his left-arm pace advantage.
Probable XI: Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.
RCB Team News & Playing XI
Injury Updates:
- Josh Hazlewood has cleared his fitness test and is expected to start.
Probable XI: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma/Rasikh Dar Salam.
KKR vs RCB Live : Key Players to Watch Out For
- Virat Kohli (RCB): A legend of the game, his battle against KKR’s spinners will be crucial.
- Andre Russell (KKR): Known for his explosive batting, he can change the game in a few overs.
- Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR): Has troubled RCB in the past and will be key in middle overs.
- Josh Hazlewood (RCB): Will be crucial with the new ball and in death overs.
Did You Know?
- This is the second time KKR and RCB are playing an IPL season opener, the first being in 2008.
- Eden Gardens has witnessed 12 totals of 200+ runs in the last two seasons, proving it to be a batting paradise.
KKR vs RCB Live Score & Commentary
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