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Preview
In the Indian Premier League 2025 opener, (KKR vs RCB) Kolkata’s Eden Gardens will host this game. As the IPL fever begins, 74 games will be contested in 13 cities over the course of the next two months. On May 20 and 21, respectively, Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator will take place in Hyderabad. Kolkata will host the second qualifier on May 23 and the final on May 25.
Defending Champions Ajinkya Rahane will lead the Kolkata Knight Riders. Phil Salt, Mitch Starc, and Shreyas Iyer from the previous season have been let go. They have made some wise acquisitions and have been able to keep the rest of them. There will be high expectations for them this season, particularly as they try for the coveted IPL 2025 Orange Cap, as they were among the most dominant teams with bat and ball previous season.
Once more, Royal Challengers Bengaluru only kept three players and decided to start a whole new team before the season. With players like Livingstone, Salt, and Bethell, they have added some English firepower, and Rajat Patidar will captain the team. Virat Kohli will bat first with Salt, followed by Patidar. Among the domestic purchases at the auction were Jitesh Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Krunal Pandya. Their goal will be to win their first IPL championship. This contest is sure to be exciting.
KKR vs RCB
Match Information
Match 1, Kolkata, March 22, 2025, 07:30 PM
Kolkata Knight Riders
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets
Weather Report
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Clouds 22.0°C
73% (Humidity)
Pitch Report
Team Form (Last 5 matches)
Players Stats in Series
Ishan Kishan
SRH
106 Runs
1 Match
Dhruv Jurel
RR
70 Runs
1 Match
Travis Head
SRH
67 Runs
1 Match
Sanju Samson
RR
66 Runs
1 Match
Rachin Ravindra
CSK
65 Runs
1 Match
Virat Kohli
RCB
59 Runs
1 Match
Noor Ahmad
CSK
4 Wkts
1 Match
Khaleel Ahmed
CSK
3 Wkts
1 Match
Krunal Pandya
RCB
3 Wkts
1 Match
3 Wkts
1 Match
3 Wkts
1 Match
Josh Hazlewood
RCB
2 Wkts
1 Match
Dhruv Jurel
RR
1 Fifty
1 Match
Travis Head
SRH
1 Fifty
1 Match
Sanju Samson
RR
1 Fifty
1 Match
Rachin Ravindra
CSK
1 Fifty
1 Match
Virat Kohli
RCB
1 Fifty
1 Match
Ajinkya Rahane
KKR
1 Fifty
1 Match
Ishan Kishan
SRH
106* Runs
47 Balls Faced
Dhruv Jurel
RR
70 Runs
35 Balls Faced
Travis Head
SRH
67 Runs
31 Balls Faced
Sanju Samson
RR
66 Runs
37 Balls Faced
Rachin Ravindra
CSK
65* Runs
45 Balls Faced
Virat Kohli
RCB
59* Runs
36 Balls Faced
Probable Playing XI
Fantasy Sports Team
KKR - 8 Cr
RCB - 8.5 Cr
RCB - 9 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
RCB - 8 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RCB - 8 Cr
RCB - 7.5 Cr
RCB - 8.5 Cr
RCB - 6 Cr
Player Picks
Andre Russell
Andre Russell is a fantastic cricketer who can make an impact with both batting and bowling in crunch situations. He has scored 2484 runs at an average of 29.22 and picked up 115 wickets so far in the IPL history.
Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar is a flamboyant right-handed batsman who bats predominantly in the middle order. He has scored 395 runs at an average of 30.28 and a strike rate of 177.13 in the previous edition.
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy is a right-arm leg-break bowler and his ability to bowl at any stage during the game made him an almost indispensable pick for this match. He picked up 21 wickets at an economy of 8.04 in the previous edition. In the history of IPL, he has picked up 83 wickets.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is another outstanding captaincy choice for this match. He is one of the greatest spinners of the era and also plays the role of an aggressive opener for KKR. He has picked up 180 wickets and scored 1534 runs so far in the IPL history.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is a talented batsman and his ability to play in all conditions and dogged approach at the crease make him an incredible choice for captaincy in this match. He is the leading run-scorer in the history of IPL with 8004 runs at an average of 38.67.
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is a naturally gifted left-handed opening batsman. He can get you points from both batting as well as wicket-keeping. He has scored 3157 at an average of 31.26 and a strike rate of 134.23 so far in the IPL history.
Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer is an amazing batsman who understands the game and provides solid partnerships which can excel in his performance with every passing match in this tournament. He has scored 370 runs at an average of 46.25 and a strike rate of 158.79 in the previous edition.
Philip Salt
Philip Salt is a hard-hitting batting all-rounder who can score big and take the game away from the bowlers. He has scored 435 runs at an average of 39.54 and a strike rate of 182 in the previous edition of IPL.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a strike bowler who will most likely be in charge of his team’s bowling assault. His ability to swing the new ball and mix in some variants makes him an essential member of your fantasy team. He has picked 181 wickets at an economy of 7.56 in the history of IPL.
KKR - 8 Cr
RCB - 8.5 Cr
RCB - 9 Cr
KKR - 7.5 Cr
KKR - 8 Cr
RCB - 8 Cr
KKR - 7.5 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RCB - 8 Cr
RCB - 8.5 Cr
Player Picks
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy has shown excellent form ahead of this tournament and is expected to start strong this season. He has taken 21 wickets in 18 innings at Eden Gardens, maintaining an average of 24.3. His consistency at this venue makes him a key bowling option.
Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh lyer is a versatile player. He can hit powerful shots in the middle order and also take important wickets when bowling. In the last season, Venkatesh lyer scored 370 runs at a strike rate of 158. Venkatesh lyer could be a valuable choice for your fantasy team.
Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar has performed well in recent IPL seasons. In the last season, he scored 395 runs in 15 matches. He will likely aim for a good start in the upcoming IPL. This makes him a dependable choice for fantasy teams.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is a reliable choice for fantasy teams. He has accumulated 371 runs in 12 innings at the Eden Gardens Stadium, maintaining an average of 37. He has also registered a century and a half-century at this venue, highlighting his ability to deliver strong performances.
Andre Russell
Andre Russell has been one of the most impactful all-rounders in recent IPL seasons. He has amassed 936 runs in 36 innings, maintaining an average of 34 and an impressive strike rate of 190 at this venue. He has also contributed with the ball, securing 39 wickets, making him a valuable asset.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is a crucial player with his all-round abilities. He delivers key overs and consistently picks up wickets. He is also a powerful hitter capable of clearing the boundary with ease. He scored 488 runs and claimed 17 wickets last season, making him a valuable asset for any fantasy teams.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar scalped 11 wickets from 16 games earlier in the IPL season. He will hope to make a decent contribution once again in this game as well.
Harshit Rana
Harshit Rana has been bowling well lately. He's an important bowler for KKR in this match. Last season, he took 19 wickets and aims to do even better this time.
Rinku Singh
Rinku Singh will be a decent budget pick to consider for this game. He will be a key addition to fantasy squads.
KKR - 8 Cr
RCB - 8.5 Cr
RCB - 9 Cr
RCB - 8 Cr
KKR - 7.5 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RCB - 8 Cr
RCB - 7.5 Cr
RCB - 8.5 Cr
RCB - 6 Cr
Player Picks
Andre Russell
Andre Russell is a fantastic cricketer who can make an impact with both batting and bowling in crunch situations. He has scored 2484 runs at an average of 29.22 and picked up 115 wickets so far in the IPL history.
Rajat Patidar
Rajat Patidar is a flamboyant right-handed batsman who bats predominantly in the middle order. He has scored 395 runs at an average of 30.28 and a strike rate of 177.13 in the previous edition.
Varun Chakravarthy
Varun Chakravarthy is a right-arm leg-break bowler and his ability to bowl at any stage during the game made him an almost indispensable pick for this match. He picked up 21 wickets at an economy of 8.04 in the previous edition. In the history of IPL, he has picked up 83 wickets.
Sunil Narine
Sunil Narine is another outstanding captaincy choice for this match. He is one of the greatest spinners of the era and also plays the role of an aggressive opener for KKR. He has picked up 180 wickets and scored 1534 runs so far in the IPL history.
Virat Kohli
Virat Kohli is a talented batsman and his ability to play in all conditions and dogged approach at the crease make him an incredible choice for captaincy in this match. He is the leading run-scorer in the history of IPL with 8004 runs at an average of 38.67.
Quinton de Kock
Quinton de Kock is a naturally gifted left-handed opening batsman. He can get you points from both batting as well as wicket-keeping. He has scored 3157 at an average of 31.26 and a strike rate of 134.23 so far in the IPL history.
Venkatesh Iyer
Venkatesh Iyer is an amazing batsman who understands the game and provides solid partnerships which can excel in his performance with every passing match in this tournament. He has scored 370 runs at an average of 46.25 and a strike rate of 158.79 in the previous edition.
Philip Salt
Philip Salt is a hard-hitting batting all-rounder who can score big and take the game away from the bowlers. He has scored 435 runs at an average of 39.54 and a strike rate of 182 in the previous edition of IPL.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bhuvneshwar Kumar is a strike bowler who will most likely be in charge of his team’s bowling assault. His ability to swing the new ball and mix in some variants makes him an essential member of your fantasy team. He has picked 181 wickets at an economy of 7.56 in the history of IPL.
KKR - 8 Cr
RCB - 8.5 Cr
RCB - 9 Cr
RCB - 8 Cr
KKR - 7.5 Cr
KKR - 9 Cr
KKR - 8.5 Cr
RCB - 8 Cr
RCB - 7.5 Cr
RCB - 8.5 Cr
RCB - 6 Cr
Player Picks
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
Hardik Pandya
Pandya has been named captain of the team and can be your captain as well. He has amassed 1271 runs and 69 wickets playing in 87 T20I matches.
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