KKR vs RCB Live Score, IPL 2025: Grand Opening Ceremony Kicks Off, Rain Stays Away; Toss Scheduled for 7 PM
Stay tuned for live updates as Kolkata Knight Riders take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 season opener at Eden Gardens.
Updated: March 22, 2025 | 18:35 IST
Live Updates – KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025
The IPL 2025 season has begun with a spectacular opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, featuring performances from Bollywood and music industry stars.
March 22, 2025 | 18:35 IST
Karan Aujla Sets the Stage on Fire!
Following a brief yet dazzling performance by Disha Patani, Punjabi sensation Karan Aujla has taken over the stage, energizing the crowd with his chart-topping hits.
March 22, 2025 | 18:26 IST
Shreya Ghoshal Opens the Ceremony
Melodious singer Shreya Ghoshal kickstarts the IPL 2025 opening event with an incredible performance, dedicating a song to each of the ten IPL teams, starting with KKR and wrapping up with GT.
March 22, 2025 | 18:08 IST
Shah Rukh Khan Marks the Beginning of IPL 2025
The King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan, officially declares the start of IPL 2025 with a grand speech, setting the tone for an action-packed season.
KKR vs RCB – Dream11 Team Prediction
Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Venkatesh Iyer, Rajat Patidar (c)
All-rounders: Sunil Narine (vc), Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy
Team Combination: KKR 5 – 6 RCB | Credits Left: 8.5
KKR vs RCB – Head-to-Head Recor
- Total Matches Played: 34
- KKR Wins: 20
- RCB Wins: 14
- Last Match Result: KKR won by 1 run (April 2024)
At Eden Gardens:
- Matches Played: 12
- KKR Wins: 8
- RCB Wins: 4
Team Previews – IPL 2025
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Overview
RCB aims to break its IPL title drought this season. With Rajat Patidar leading the charge, the squad boasts a strong mix of experienced players and young talents. Expect explosive batting and a well-rounded bowling attack.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Overview
As defending champions, KKR enters IPL 2025 with high expectations. Ajinkya Rahane’s leadership, combined with a potent spin attack and aggressive batting lineup, makes them a strong contender for another title.
Predicted Playing XIs for KKR vs RCB
KKR: Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (wk), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Anrich Nortje
Bowling-first XI: Includes Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Player Options: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Varun Chakaravarthy, Anukul Roy, Manish Pandey, Luvnith Sisodia
RCB: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal
Bowling-first XI: Includes Rasikh Salam
Impact Player Options: Rasikh Salam, Devdutt Padikkal, Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Swastik Chhikara
IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony – All You Need to Know
- Where to Watch: Star Sports Network (TV) & JioHotstar (Live Streaming)
- Celebrity Performances: Shah Rukh Khan, Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patani, Karan Aujla
- Season Overview: 74 matches over two months, culminating in an epic IPL 2025 finale
Get ready for thrilling cricket action as KKR and RCB clash in the season opener at Eden Gardens!
