IPL 2025 Match 1: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru – Preview, Squads, and Live Scorecard
The IPL 2025 season begins with a blockbuster clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Here’s everything you need to know about the match, including squads and live score updates.
Match Details
- Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Teams: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Squads
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Batters: Shreyas Iyer (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK).
- All-Rounders: Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, David Wiese.
- Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Lockie Ferguson, Umesh Yadav, Shardul Thakur, Tim Southee.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Batters: Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (WK).
- All-Rounders: Glenn Maxwell, Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Michael Bracewell.
- Bowlers: Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Harshal Patel, Akash Deep, Karn Sharma.
Pitch and Weather Conditions
- Pitch: Eden Gardens offers a balanced surface, with something for both batters and bowlers. Spinners will play a key role in the middle overs.
- Weather: Clear skies with a cool breeze, perfect for an exciting game of cricket.
Head-to-Head Record
- KKR vs RCB: KKR has a slight edge at home, but RCB’s explosive batting lineup makes them a strong contender.
Key Battles to Watch
- Andre Russell vs Mohammed Siraj: Russell’s power-hitting against Siraj’s death bowling.
- Virat Kohli vs Sunil Narine: Kohli’s class against Narine’s mystery spin.
- Shreyas Iyer vs Glenn Maxwell: A battle of two dynamic middle-order batters.
Predicted Playing XI
- KKR: Shreyas Iyer (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Nitish Rana, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Shardul Thakur, Lockie Ferguson, Varun Chakaravarthy, Umesh Yadav.
- RCB: Faf du Plessis (C), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (WK), Wanindu Hasaranga, Shahbaz Ahmed, Harshal Patel, Mohammed Siraj, Josh Hazlewood, Akash Deep.
Live Scorecard
Here’s the live scorecard template for the match. Updates will be provided in real-time:
| Team | Runs | Wickets | Overs | Top Scorer | Top Bowler |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | - | - | - | - | - |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | - | - | - | - | - |
Match Updates
- Toss: [Team] won the toss and chose to [bat/bowl].
- Powerplay: [Team] scored [Runs] for [Wickets] in the first 6 overs.
- Key Moments: [Highlight key moments, e.g., wickets, big overs, milestones].
Post-Match Summary
Stay tuned for the post-match summary, including player of the match, key performances, and analysis.
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