The Indian Premier League 2025 kicks off with an exciting clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Match 1. The match is scheduled for March 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Completed - KKR vs RCB | Indian Premier League - Eden Gardens
KKR
174/8 (20 ov)Completed
22 Mar 2025, Sat, 7:30 PM UTC
RCB
177/3 (16.2 ov)Catch the KKR vs RCB live score, full scorecard, and ball-by-ball commentary exclusively on MyFinal11. Stay updated with every run, wicket, and turning point in this thrilling IPL opener.
KKR vs RCB Scorecard of Recent 5 Matches
Indian T20 League 2025 Live Score Points Table Updates
KKR vs RCB Live Score & Match Preview
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Indian T20 League 2025 |
| Date & Time | March 22, 2025, 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Live Stream | Jio Hotstar App/web |
| Fantasy Tips | KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction |
Kolkata Knight Riders Team News
KKR won their recent match against Sunrisers Hyderabad by 8 wickets.
In the last 10 matches, KKR have won 8 games and lost 2 games.
for the KKR, Sunil Narine (327 runs in 10 inns) and Venkatesh Iyer (305 runs in 10 inns) are the top run-scorers in IPL 2024,
While Varun Chakravarthy (17 wickets in 10 matches) and Andre Russell (14 wickets in 10 matches) are the top wicket-takers.
Ajinkya Rahane was named captain for KKR in this IPL 2025. and Quinton de Kock will do the wicket-keeping job
Anrich Nortje replaces Mitchell Starc in the pace attack
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Team News
RCB lost their recent match against Rajasthan Royals by 4 wickets.
In the last 12 matches, RCB have won 6 games and lost 6 games.
for the RCB, Virat Kohli (425 runs in 10 inns) and Rajat Patidar (345 runs in 10 inns) are the top run-scorers in IPL 2024,
While Josh Hazlewood (11 wickets in 10 matches) and Yash Dayal (11 wickets in 10 matches) are the top wicket-takers.
Rajat Patidar will take over as captain, and Phil Salt will perform wicket-keeping duties for RCB this season.
KKR vs RCB Live Pitch Report for Eden Gardens, Kolkata
The match will be held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Here are the pitch statistics from recent years. This information will help you understand how the wicket behaves.
| Surface Nature | Batting Pitch |
|---|---|
| 1st Inn Avg Scores | 166 |
| 2nd Inn Avg Scores | 153 |
| Highest Score | 262-2 |
| Highest Chase | 262-2 |
| Bat 1st Win | 60% |
| Wickets Split | Fast bowl 60% | Spin bowl 40% |
KKR vs RCB Live Cricket Score ball-by-ball commentary
Toss and Playing XI:
The match will start on March 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. The toss will be held 30 minutes before the match starts, and we will update here after the toss.
Toss Updates: awaiting update.s
Playing XI
Playing XI will be announced after the toss updates
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable XI –
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi (Impact Player)
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Anrich Nortje
- Vaibhav Arora
- Varun Chakravarthy
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI –
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Rajat Patidar
- Krunal Pandya
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Liam Livingstone
- Tim David
- Swapnil Singh
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Yash Dayal
- Josh Hazlewood
- Suyash Sharma (Impact Player)
Where to watch the Indian T20 League 2025? Viewing Options
- Live Streaming: Watch the KKR vs RCB Live Match on the JioHotstra app and website — Free streaming available in India.
- TV Channels: Star Sports Network
- Live Score: Follow the Indian T20 League 2025 live cricket score, ball-by-ball commentary, scorecard, and match results on IPL official Website
KKR vs RCB – Team Squad
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Quinton de Kock, Luvnith Sisodia, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane, Rovman Powell, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Mayank Markande, Anrich Nortje, Umran Malik, Spencer Johnson, Chetan Sakariya
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Philip Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Tim David, Swastik Chikara, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Yash Dayal, Mohit Rathee, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Nuwan Thushara, Abhinandan Singh
FAQ for KKR vs RCB – Indian T20 League 2025
Q: When does the KKR vs RCB match start?
The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) match starts on March 22, 2025 7:30 PM IST.
Q: Where is the KKR vs RCB match being played?
The match is being played at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Q: Where can I watch the KKR vs RCB match live?
You can watch the live streaming of the KKR vs RCB match on the Jio Hotstar App/website. TV broadcasting is available on Stars Sports Network for this match.
Q: Where can I find live score updates for the KKR vs RCB match?
Live scores, ball-by-ball commentary, and the scorecard for the match can be followed on MyFinal11.in.
Q: Who won the toss Today, KKR vs RCB Match?
The toss will be held 30 minutes before the match starts, and we will update here after the toss.
Toss Update: Awaiting update
Q: What are the probable KKR vs RCB playing XIs for both teams?
The KKR vs RCB Playing XI for both teams are in the match preview section of the post.
Q: Where can I find the KKR vs RCB squad details for both teams?
The squads for KKR vs RCB teams are in the match preview section of the post, or you can visit the official Indian T20 League 2025 website for more details.
