KKR vs RCB Today Match Prediction: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will compete in the 1st T20 match of the Indian Premier League 2025.
Who will win the 1st T20 Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru match in the Indian Premier League 2025? Find out in our prediction for today’s KKR vs. RCB match. The Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru cricket match will be held on Saturday, March 22, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
KKR vs RCB Match Details & Live Streaming
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 1st T20 Match |
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| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date and Time | Saturday, March 22, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Stream | JioHotstar |
KKR vs RCB Today Match Prediction – Team Analysis
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
The opening match of the Indian Premier League 2025 will feature the defending champions against one of the league’s most popular teams
The Kolkata Knight Riders surprised many with their performance last season, securing their third IPL title.
Ajinkya Rahane will take on the role of captain for the Kolkata Knight Riders this season
The team’s bowling attack will be led by Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora and Andre Russell.
All-rounder Sunil Narine with 488 runs and an avg. of 34.86 was the highest run scorer in the last season.
Varun Chakravarthy, who took 21 wickets with an eco. rate of 8.04 was the highest wicket-taker in the previous season.
All-rounder Andre Russell’s explosive batting style makes him a very valuable player for Kolkata Knight Riders.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter IPL 2025 under the leadership of their new captain, Rajat Patidar.
Last season, this team achieved something remarkable. Despite being near the bottom of the table at the halfway mark, they bounced back impressively, winning six games in a row.
RCB’s bowling attack will be led by Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal and Liam Livingstone.
Glenn Maxwell and Faf du Plessis are not part of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad this season.
Virat Kohli’s performance was outstanding in the last season and he scored 741 with an avg. of 61.75.
Yash Dayal, who took 15 wickets with an eco. rate of 9.15 was the highest wicket-taker for RCB in the last season.
KKR vs RCB: Probable Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable XI:
Ajinkya Rahane (C), Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable XI:
Rajat Patidar (C), Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Swastik Chikara, Jacob Bethell, Jitesh Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal
KKR vs RCB 1st T20 Match Winner Prediction
Best Batters
Who will score the most runs for KKR in the match:
- Sunil Narine
- Quinton de Kock
Who will score the most runs for RCB in the match:
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
Best Bowlers
Who will pick the most wickets for KKR in the match:
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Harshit Rana
Who will pick the most wickets for RCB in the match:
- Josh Hazelwood
- Yash Dayal
Scores Prediction
Kolkata Knight Riders – 165+
Royal Challengers Bengaluru – 150+
Who will win the Match?
- KKR hold the advantage over RCB, winning 20 out of the 34 matches played between the two teams, while RCB have won 14 times.
- Sunil Narine and Andre Russell are key strengths for Kolkata Knight Riders, while Virat Kohli and Phil Salt are valuable players for Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
- Kolkata Knight Riders claimed their third IPL title, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be aiming to secure their first-ever championship.
- Overall, Kolkata Knight Riders appear to be a more balanced team compared to Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
We are backing Kolkata Knight Riders to win!
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