KKR vs RCB Pitch Report, Match 1st, Indian Premier League 2025

The first match of the 18th season of the Indian Premier League 2025 will take place at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Kolkata Knight Riders will face off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore. In this article, we’ll share details about the pitch conditions, pitch stats, and player performances at this venue.

Eden Gardens Pitch Report – IPL 2025

The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, is expected to be a batting-friendly surface with good bounce and pace. The square boundaries are 59m and 66m, while the straight boundary extends to 75m, making it a ground where stroke players can dominate.

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Average sixes per innings: 10. There is little assistance for spinners, as the ball is unlikely to grip much. Pacers with extra bounce can generate good carry, especially in the early overs.

Pace & Bounce Factor –

There will be a bit of green on the pitch, which could help fast bowlers. The pitch won’t be fully green, so it won’t move the ball too much, but it will still allow the ball to reach the wicketkeeper easily. Fast bowlers will do well here, and teams with bowlers who throw the ball from a high position will have an advantage.

Dew Factor –

Expect significant dew in the second innings, making it harder for bowlers to grip the ball. Chasing might be the preferred option, as the ball will skid onto the bat under lights.

KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 Match Details & Preview:

Match	KKR vs RCB
Date	22 March 2025
Time	07:30 PM IST
Ground	Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Live Score	KKR vs RCB Live Score

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League 2025 will begin with a match between KKR and RCB. KKR is the defending champions of the previous edition of this tournament.

The KKR team has won the title three times. This season, they will be led by their new captain, Ajinkya Rahane. On the other hand, the RCB team struggled in the initial phase but reached the eliminator by winning six matches consecutively.

However, they were defeated by the Rajasthan Royals in that stage. The RCB team appointed Rajat Patidar as its new captain this year. This first match will be played at Eden Garden, Kolkata. In the last five years,

The two teams played 10 matches, KKR won 6, and RCB won 4.

RCB vs KKR Top Batters At This Venue

Role	Player	Team	Avg Fpts at Venue
BAT	R Patidar	RCB	91
WK	P Salt	RCB	85
WK	R Gurbaz	KKR	51
BAT	D Padikkal	RCB	46
BAT	R Powell	KKR	43

RCB vs KKR Top Bowlers At This Venue

Role	Player	Team	Avg Fpts at Venue
BOWL	Y Dayal	RCB	44
BOWL	V Chakravarthy	KKR	42
BOWL	H Rana	KKR	42
BOWL	V Arora	KKR	31
BOWL	U Malik	KKR	31
BOWL	N Thushara	RCB	27

RCB vs KKR Top All-Rounder At This Venue

Role	Player	Team	Avg Fpts at Venue
ALL	S Narine	KKR	71
ALL	A Russell	KKR	56
ALL	M Ali	KKR	37
ALL	K Pandya	RCB	34