On March 22, 2025, at Eden Gardens, the IPL 2025 will have a fierce opener by engaging defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a very electrifying battle. And, being led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR is setting out to start their title defense on a very good note indeed. Some of the players retained from their squad last year include Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, and Varun Chakravarthy.
The franchise holds a strong lineup with Rajat Patidar leading them, combined with Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. Last season, the team showed promise as they reached the playoffs but lost out to the Rajasthan Royals at the Eliminator. RCB will be waiting to discover for themselves what it is like to go all the way in the IPL this year and win their first title. With KKR wanting to stamp its authority over proceedings and RCB keen to start their campaign with a victory, it looks like yet another exciting encounter between the two strong contenders.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Head-To-Head Record
Matches Played:34
Won by RCB: 14
Won by KKR:20
NR: 00
Who Will Win the Match?
The match between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) promises to be a close one. However, since KKR comes with a stronger side and has the experience of playing at the Eden Gardens, they have a slight edge. The KKR batting lineup with Ajinkya Rahane, Andre Russell, and Rinku Singh looks mighty, while the KKR bowling attack can cause problems for the RCB batsmen led by Varun Chakravarthy. RCB, too, has a strong batting lineup, but KKR might have the upper hand courtesy of home advantage.
KKR vs RCB Match
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders IPL 2025 |
| KKR vs RCB Match Date | Saturday, March 22, 2025 |
| KKR vs RCB Match Time | 07:30 PM IST |
| KKR vs RCB Match Venue | Brabourne Stadium |
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