KKR vs RCB: IPL 2025 Kicks Off with a Thrilling Opener at Eden Gardens

Kolkata, March 22, 2025 – The 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) began with an exciting clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens. The match, held under lights, saw RCB secure a convincing 7-wicket victory, setting the tone for an action-packed tournament .

Match Highlights

- KKR’s Innings: Batting first, KKR posted 174/8 in 20 overs, with Ajinkya Rahane top-scoring with a quickfire 56 off 31 balls. However, RCB’s Krunal Pandya stifled the innings with a brilliant 3/29 in his four overs .

- RCB’s Chase: In response, RCB chased down the target comfortably in 18.3 overs, losing only three wickets. Their strong batting lineup ensured a dominant start to their campaign .

- Player of the Match: Krunal Pandya was awarded Man of the Match for his crucial bowling spell .

What’s Next?

The tournament will continue with Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Rajasthan Royals on March 23 in Hyderabad, followed by Chennai Super Kings vs Mumbai Indians in Chennai later the same day .



Key Takeaways

- Defending champions KKR started their campaign with a loss but will look to bounce back.

- RCB’s strong performance makes them early favorites.

- Eden Gardens will also host the final on May 25, adding extra excitement for KKR fans .

Fans across India and the world can catch the matches live on Star Sports (TV) and JioCinema (streaming) . With 74 matches to go, IPL 2025 promises to be another thrilling season!