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IPL 2025 Opening Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 kicks off with a thrilling clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 22nd, 7:30 PM IST, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. As defending champions, KKR will look to start their campaign on a strong note, while RCB will aim to make a powerful statement in the tournament opener.
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Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR boasts a strong lineup featuring international stars like Quinton de Kock, Andre Russell, and Moeen Ali. On the other hand, RCB, captained by Rajat Patidar, brings a star-studded squad including Virat Kohli, Liam Livingstone, and Phil Salt.
Both teams are packed with talent, and an electrifying contest is expected as they vie for an early advantage in the tournament.
Predicted Playing XIs
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Quinton de Kock
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane (Captain)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Chetan Sakariya
- Harshit Rana
- Vaibhav Arora
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Anrich Nortje
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Virat Kohli
- Phil Salt
- Rajat Patidar (Captain)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Suyash Sharma
Head-to-Head Record
| Teams | Matches Won |
|---|---|
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 20 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 14 |
Dream11 Predictions
Team 1
- Keepers: Philip Salt (Vice-Captain)
- Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Venkatesh Iyer
- All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell (Captain), Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Josh Hazlewood, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana
Team 2
- Keepers: Philip Salt, Quinton de Kock (Captain)
- Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Ajinkya Rahane
- All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone
- Bowlers: Varun Chakravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshit Rana (Vice-Captain)
Expert Analysis and Insights
Stay tuned for expert analysis, fantasy cricket tips, and detailed match insights to help you craft the perfect Dream11 team for this exciting encounter. With both teams fielding a mix of experienced players and rising stars, the IPL 2025 opener promises to be a blockbuster event.
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