KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025 Highlights: RCB Dominate KKR with a Seven-Wicket Win
Date: March 22, 2025
Author: Rohit Mundayur
Time: 10:50 PM IST
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign in style, thrashing Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt stole the show with stellar fifties, ensuring a comfortable chase of 175 runs.
Match Highlights
RCB’s Run Chase: Kohli and Salt in Command
- 10:50 PM IST: RCB Clinch Victory!
- A dominant performance as RCB chase down the target with ease.
- 10:31 PM IST: Fifty for Virat Kohli!
- The RCB star remains unbeaten, anchoring the chase brilliantly.
- 10:07 PM IST: Phil Salt’s Quickfire 50!
- The English batter smashes a 25-ball half-century, setting the tone for RCB.
- 9:49 PM IST: Salt Destroys Varun Chakravarthy!
- 21 runs in an over! Absolute carnage from the RCB opener.
- 9:31 PM IST: RCB Openers Walk Out
- Virat Kohli and Phil Salt start the chase with intent.
KKR’s Innings: A Mixed Bag
- 9:15 PM IST: KKR Finish at 174/8
- A decent total but perhaps underwhelming given their strong start.
- 8:57 PM IST: Andre Russell Falls!
- KKR loses their power hitter at a crucial moment.
- 8:19 PM IST: Captain Rahane Smashes 50!
- A stylish half-century but not enough to give KKR a stronghold.
- 7:46 PM IST: KKR Struggles Against RCB’s Bowling
- The pressure mounts as RCB’s bowlers tighten the grip.
Pre-Match and Other Key Moments
- 5:54 PM IST: Bhuvneshwar Kumar & Josh Hazlewood Lead RCB’s Attack
- A formidable pace duo restricts KKR early.
- 5:27 PM IST: Weather Update
- Cloudy skies but no rain—perfect conditions for a thrilling match.
- 4:51 PM IST: Virat Kohli’s T20 Comeback
- The RCB legend looks eager to make an impact this season.
- 4:18 PM IST: Rajat Patidar’s Captaincy Debut
- The young skipper impresses with his leadership skills.
Match Summary
RCB made a powerful statement in their IPL 2025 opener, comfortably chasing 175 with Kohli (59*) and Salt (56) leading the charge. Rajat Patidar’s quickfire 34 off 16 balls ensured there were no hiccups in the chase. Earlier, KKR’s captain Ajinkya Rahane’s half-century gave the team hope, but RCB’s disciplined bowling attack restricted them to a manageable total.
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