The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is set to kick off with a high-voltage clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). This exciting encounter will take place at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 22, 2025, and is scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST. Fans can catch the live action on Star Sports Network and stream it on JioHotstar.
Before the first ball is bowled, an electrifying opening ceremony featuring Bollywood superstars Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan will set the stage for a thrilling tournament.
In this article, we will cover everything you need to know about KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 Match 1, including match predictions, Dream11 fantasy team suggestions, playing XI, pitch conditions, and weather forecasts.
Match Details: KKR vs RCB – IPL 2025 Match 1
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Tournament | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Match | Match 1 |
| Teams | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date | Saturday, March 22, 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST |
| Broadcast | Star Sports Network |
| Streaming | JioHotstar |
KKR vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record
| Total Matches Played | KKR Wins | RCB Wins | No Result |
| 34 | 20 | 14 | 0 |
KKR vs RCB: Weather Report
The weather in Kolkata is expected to be partly cloudy on match day. While there is a 10% chance of rain at the start of the game, it may increase to 70% later in the evening, potentially causing interruptions.
- Conditions: Partly cloudy evening
- Temperature: 24-28°C
- Rain Probability: 10% at the start, increasing to 70% later in the match
LAST YEAR IPL GRAND LEAUGE RESULT
KKR vs RCB: Pitch Report
The pitch at Eden Gardens is known for being a batting-friendly surface with a good bounce. Based on previous matches, the average first innings score here is around 180-190 runs. Spinners are expected to play a crucial role as the game progresses, and teams chasing the target tend to have a better winning probabili
KKR vs RCB: Predicted Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) – Probable XI
| Player | Role |
| Quinton de Kock | Batter |
| Sunil Narine | All-Rounder |
| Ajinkya Rahane (C) | Batter |
| Venkatesh Iyer | All-Rounder |
| Rinku Singh | Batter |
| Andre Russell | All-Rounder |
| Chetan Sakariya | Bowler |
| Harshit Rana | Bowler |
| Vaibhav Arora | Bowler |
| Varun Chakravarthy | Bowler |
| Anrich Nortje | Bowler |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) – Probable XI
| Player | Role |
| Virat Kohli | Batter |
| Phil Salt | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Rajat Patidar (C) | Batter |
| Liam Livingstone | All-Rounder |
| Jitesh Sharma | Wicketkeeper-Batter |
| Tim David | All-Rounder |
| Krunal Pandya | All-Rounder |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Bowler |
| Josh Hazlewood | Bowler |
| Yash Dayal | Bowler |
| Suyash Sharma | Bowler |