IPL 2025 Season Opener: KKR vs RCB at Eden Gardens
The much-awaited 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off with an exciting clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at Eden Gardens on Saturday, March 22. Both teams will enter the season with new leadership, as Ajinkya Rahane takes the reins for KKR, while Rajat Patidar leads RCB.
The upcoming season is anticipated to bring fresh energy, as the two teams have undergone significant changes following last year’s mega auction in Jeddah. KKR will aim to defend their title with a strong start, while Patidar-led RCB will look to put past disappointments behind them.
One of the key highlights will be the appearance of Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli, who will make his first T20 appearance for RCB after announcing his retirement from the shortest format post India’s T20 World Cup victory.
Head-to-Head Record:
In IPL history, KKR holds the upper hand with 20 wins out of 34 encounters between the two sides. The last five meetings have favored KKR, who have won four times, with RCB’s most recent victory over KKR coming in the IPL 2022 season.
Match Details:
- Date: Saturday, March 22
- Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM IST)
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Live Streaming: The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports Network and streamed on the JioHotstar app and website.
Squads:
- KKR:
- Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
- Vice-Captain: Venkatesh Iyer
- Players: Quinton de Kock, Rovman Powell, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Varun Chakravarthy, Umran Malik, and others.
- RCB:
- Captain: Rajat Patidar
- Players: Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Tim David, and others.
With both teams aiming to start the season on a high note, the match promises to be a thrilling spectacle for IPL fans around the world.
