KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 Opener: Who Will Start with a Bang at Eden Gardens?
The season opening match of IPL 2025 will begin on March 22, 2025 when Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will play Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the historic Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata. The upcoming match of IPL 2025 will be played between KKR and RCB at Eden Gardens while the latest reports combined with pitch analysis and weather projections and expert predictions will be discussed here.
Match Details:
Fixture: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Date: March 22, 2025
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Live Streaming: Star Sports, JioCinema
Favourite: Kolkata Knight Riders
Eden Gardens Pitch Report – Batting or Bowling Friendly?
Eden Gardens has traditionally been a batting paradise, but its pitches have evolved over the years. The surface is expected to be a balanced one, offering something for both batters and spinners.
Average 1st Innings Score: 166
Winning Percentage (Chasing Teams): 59.14%
Highest Total at Eden Gardens: 262/2 (Punjab Kings vs KKR, 2024)
Spin to Dominate? – Yes, spinners tend to thrive as the pitch slows down
Considering the conditions, teams winning the toss are likely to bowl first to take advantage of the dew factor in the second innings.
Weather Report – Will Rain Play Spoilsport?
Temperature: Around 26-30°C
Humidity: 81%
Precipitation: 40%
Rain Probability: Light Rain from 9:30 am to 1:45pm (Cloud cover expected and few major interruptions can take place)
Wind Speed: 08-10 km/h
The match is expected to proceed with few weather disruptions, making a bit discomfort setting for an exciting contest.
KKR vs RCB: Squad Updates and Predicted Playing XIs:
Both teams have introduced new captains for IPL 2025:
KKR’s Captain: Ajinkya Rahane (Shreyas Iyer was released)
RCB’s Captain: Rajat Patidar (Faf du Plessis was let go, and Virat Kohli declined the role)
Predicted Playing XI for KKR:
Sunil Narine
Quinton de Kock (wk)
Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Ajinkya Rahane (C)
Venkatesh Iyer
Rinku Singh
Andre Russell
Ramandeep Singh
Varun Chakravarthy
Anrich Nortje
Harshit Rana
Predicted Playing XI for RCB:
Virat Kohli
Rajat Patidar (C)
Phil Salt (wk)
Liam Livingstone
Tim David
Krunal Pandya
Romario Shepherd
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Lungi Ngidi
Yash Dayal
Rasikh Dar
The KKR team brings together match-winning talent with Russell and Narine but will depend on Kohli and the batting abilities of Livingstone and Hazlewood to establish their season's direction.
Key Players to Watch:
Virat Kohli (RCB) – A veteran IPL player, he remains RCB’s backbone.
Andre Russell (KKR) – A game-changer who can win matches single-handedly.
Rinku Singh (KKR) – The hero of IPL 2024 known for finishing games.
Liam Livingstone (RCB) – A dangerous power-hitter with match-winning ability.
Varun Chakravarthy (KKR) – Mystery spinner capable of troubling RCB’s top order.
Match Prediction: Who Will Start IPL 2025 with a Win?
With a strong record at Eden Gardens, KKR holds the advantage. However, RCB’s batting power and Kohli’s experience make them serious contenders. If KKR bats first, they must aim for a total above 180 to challenge RCB’s formidable lineup. Given Eden Gardens’ chasing history, the toss will be crucial.
Our Prediction: KKR has a 55% chance of winning, but if RCB’s top order clicks, they could pull off an upset.
Final Thoughts:
Population will witness an intense showdown when KKR meets RCB during the opening IPL 2025 match. Does KKR maintain their home ground supremacy or does RCB finally end their losing tradition at Eden Gardens? The IPL season starts with excitements set to hit the fans soon.
The IPL falls into an exciting start now! Who do you think will win? Place your IPL predictions in the comment section.
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