RCB vs KKR, Match 1, Head-to-head, Analysis data & fantasy for Indian Premier League 2025

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RCB vs KKR, Match 1, Head-to-head, Analysis data & fantasy for Indian Premier League 2025: The first match of Indian Premier League 2025 is on Saturday, March 22nd, in Kolkata, with the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) playing the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). KKR are the defending champions from last year, and RCB is trying to win their first title. Rajat Patidar will be the captain for RCB.

For RCB, keep an eye on Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. For KKR, watch out for Varun Chakravarthy, Ajinkya Rahane, and Sunil Narine. Unfortunately, Umran Malik is injured for KKR and Chetan Sakariya has replaced him. You can catch the game on JioHotstar or Sports18/Star Sports Network.

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RCB vs KKR Head to Head

Kolkata Knight Riders have a dominant historical record against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL. Across 34 matches played, KKR has won 20, while RCB has secured 14 victories.

RCB vs KKR Pitch Report

The pitch at Eden Gardens in Kolkata is expected to heavily favor batters, with high-scoring matches being the norm. Historically, teams chasing have had a significant advantage at this venue. Therefore, the team that wins the toss will likely choose to bowl first.

RCB vs KKR Weather Report

Expect partly cloudy skies with a chance of an evening thunderstorm. The low temperature will be around 21°C, but it will feel more like 22°C. There’s a 56% chance of rain, with about 2.0 mm expected, and a 34% chance of thunderstorms. The wind will be from the south at 11 km/h, with gusts up to 33 km/h

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RCB vs KKR Top Fantasy Picks

Varun Chakaravarthy

• 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.

Sunil Narine

• 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.

RCB vs KKR Fantasy Captain picks

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Virat Kohli

• 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.

Ajinkya Rahane

• 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.

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RCB vs KKR Grand Fantasy Team for 1st Match IPL 2025

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