IPL 2025: KKR vs RCB Season Opener - Watch Live
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Synopsis
The highly anticipated IPL 2025 season kicks off with defending champions KKR facing RCB at Eden Gardens on March 22. Both teams feature new captains, promising an exciting clash as they start their campaigns in the tournament opener.
Key Takeaways
- Match: KKR vs RCB
- Date: March 22, 2025
- Location: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Live Broadcast: Star Sports Network & JioHotstar
New Delhi, March 21 (NationPress) The excitement builds for the thrilling 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) as the reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) face off against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match at Eden Gardens this Saturday.
Both franchises will embark on their journey under new captains, with Ajinkya Rahane leading KKR and Rajat Patidar at the helm for RCB.
Beyond the captaincy changes, the two teams have undergone significant transformations following last year's major auction in Jeddah.
KKR aims for a powerful start to their title defense, while Patidar-led RCB seeks to overcome previous setbacks. It also marks a monumental occasion for local fans to witness Indian cricket legend Virat Kohli in T20 cricket for the first time since his retirement from the format after last year's T20 World Cup victory.
Historically, both teams have clashed 34 times in the IPL, with KKR enjoying a superior record of 20 victories. In their last five encounters, Kolkata has dominated, winning four times. The last time RCB triumphed over KKR was during the IPL 2022 season.
Here’s what you need to know about the IPL 2025 opening match:
When: Saturday, March 22
Where: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: The match will commence at 7:30 PM IST, with the toss scheduled for 7 PM.
Live Streaming: The match will be aired live on the Star Sports Network and streamed via the JioHotstar app and website.
Squads:
KKR squad: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Venkatesh Iyer (vice-captain), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rovman Powell (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Luvnith Sisodia (wk), Manish Pandey, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Spencer Johnson, Mayank Markande, Anrich Nortje, Umran Malik, Varun Chakravarthy.
RCB squad: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethel, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.
