RCB vs KKR Match Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Kolkata Knight Riders in the first match of the Indian Premier League 2025 on Saturday, March 22, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The Knight Riders won the previous edition of the IPL and defeated Sunrisers Hyderabad in the final by eight wickets. RCB finished in fourth place with seven wins and losses each. They lost the eliminator game against Rajasthan Royals.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Details
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 1 |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date & Time | Saturday, March 22, 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Live Streaming | JioHotstar (App and Website) |
| Broadcasting | Sports18/Star Sports Network |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head to Head Records in IPL
| Total Matches | 34 |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won | 14 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders Won | 20 |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata IPL Stats
| Total Matches | 54 |
| Matches won batting first | 23 |
| Matches won bowling first | 30 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 166 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 153 |
Eden Gardens, Kolkata Pitch Report
The surface at the Eden Garden in Kolkata will likely have a lot to offer to the batters. The average first innings score in the last two years at this venue has been over 190 runs. The teams batting second have won 30 out of 54 IPL games here. Hence, the team winning the toss might look to bowl here.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders
Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Yash Dayal
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Top Performers
Varun Chakaravarthy (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- Chakaravarthy had a terrific outing in the Champions Trophy this year and took nine wickets in three games at an average of 15.11.
- He took 21 wickets in 15 matches last season at an average of 19.14, an economy of 8.04, and a strike rate of 14.2.
Ajinkya Rahane (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- Rahane has been announced as the skipper of KKR for this season. He is the first Indian player to lead three franchises in IPL.
- The 36-year-old batter has scored 4642 runs in 185 IPL matches at an average of 30.14 and a strike rate of 123.42.
Virat Kohli (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
- Kohli is the leading run-scorer in RCB vs KKR matches.
- He has made 962 runs in 35 matches against KKR at an average of 37 and a strike rate of 131.42.
Phil Salt (Royal Challengers Bengaluru)
- Salt played for KKR last season and was one of the key batters for the team.
- He scored 435 runs in 12 games at an average of 39.54 and a strike rate of 182.
Sunil Narine (Kolkata Knight Riders)
- Narine played a crucial role for KKR with both bat and ball last season.
- He made 488 runs in 15 games at a strike rate of 180.74.
- He took 17 wickets as well at an average of 21.64.
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Who will win Today match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders?
KKR have won four out of the last five games against RCB. At the Eden Gardens, RCB last won a game against KKR during the 2019 edition of the tournament. KKR are likely to start their campaign this season with a win.
FAQs about Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders
1. What is the head-to-head record between MI-W and DC-W in IPL?
RCB and KKR have played a total of 35 matches in the IPL so far. KKR have won 21 out of these 35 matches, while RCB have won the remaining 14 games.
2. Who are the Main players to watch out for in MI-W vs DC-W match?
Varun Chakaravarthy, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Sunil Narine are the key players to watch out for in this game.
3. Who is likely to win today’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders match?
KKR are likely to win this game.
4. Where will the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Women’s Premier League 2025 match be played?
This match between KKR and RCB will be played at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
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