The wait is finally over! IPL 2025 is all set to kick off with an exciting clash between the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the 1st match of the season.
The match will be played at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Hello and welcome to the KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction for the opening game of IPL 2025.
KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: 1st Match, IPL 2025 | Best Captain Pick
This match will be crucial for both sides to gain early momentum. RCB, one of the most loved franchises, will be eager to start strong and aim to finally lift their first-ever IPL title this season.
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Kolkata Knight Riders had a fantastic run in the last season of the IPL.
They played 14 league matches, won 10, and lost just 4, finishing at the top of the points table and eventually lifting the IPL 2024 trophy.
However, there’s a big change this season Shreyas Iyer, who led KKR to their title win, has been released. Taking over the captaincy is Ajinkya Rahane, who will now lead the side in IPL 2025.
It’ll be interesting to see how Rahane takes charge of a title-winning squad in this new season.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru managed to qualify for the playoffs last season but couldn’t progress beyond the Eliminator.
In the league stage, RCB played 14 matches, winning 7 and losing 7, which placed them at 4th position on the points table.
This season, there’s a major shift Faf du Plessis is no longer part of the squad, and uncapped Rajat Patidar has been handed the captaincy.
It’s definitely going to be interesting to watch how the youngster handles the pressure and leads a star-studded RCB side in their quest for a maiden IPL title.
KKR vs RCB Match Details
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Match | Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 1st Match, Indian Premier League (IPL 2025). |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Date & Time | March 22, 07:30 PM IST |
| Live Streaming | Disney+ JioHotstar app and Star Sports Network |
Table of Contents
KKR vs RCB Pitch Report
| STATS | T20 |
|---|---|
| Total Matches | 13 |
| Matches won batting first | 5 |
| Matches won bowling first | 8 |
| Average 1st innings Score | 153 |
| Average 2nd innings Score | 137 |
The pitch at Eden Gardens, Kolkata is expected to be flat, fast and lot of runs.
Weather Report of Kolkata
There’s 20% chance of rain, so weather should be a major concern.
The temperature is expected to be around 23°C, with humidity at 80%, which means conditions might be a bit sticky for the players.
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Live Streaming
You can catch the match live on the Disney+ JioHotstar app and the Star Sports Network. For live score updates of Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, head over to the Cricgram app.
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head
Matches Played: 35
Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 21
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Wins: 14
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Recent Form
| Kolkata Knight Riders | W | W | W | W | W |
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | L | W | W | W | W |
Team News
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Ajinkya Rahane will lead the KKR side.
- Umran Malik has been ruled out. Chetan Sakariya has replaced him.
- Anrich Nortje is fit to play after a long-term injury but his availability for the first match is uncertain.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
- Rajat Patidar will lead the RCB side.
- Josh Hazlewood is fit to play and might be included in the playing 11.
- Suyash Sharma is also back with an injury. He might not play the first game.
KKR vs RCB Probable Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing 11
- Sunil Narine
- Quinton de Kock (wk)
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Ramandeep Singh
- Harshit Rana
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Spencer Johnson/Anrich Nortje
- Vaibhav Arora
Expected Death Overs Bowlers: Harshit Rana
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing 11
- Phil Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Devdutt Padikkal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Yash Dayal
- Rasikh Dar Salam/Suyash Sharma
Expected Death Overs Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Top Picks for KKR vs RCB Dream11 Team
Kolkata Knight Riders Best Players:
Sunil Narine: 176 M, 1534 R, 17.04 A + 180 W
Quinton de Kock (wk): 107 M, 3157 R, 31.25 A
Andre Russell: 127 M, 2484 R, 29.22 A + 115 W
Varun Chakaravarthy: 71 M, 25 R, 6.25 A + 83 W
Ajinkya Rahane (c): 185 M, 4642 R, 30.14 A
Harshit Rana: 20 M, 25 W
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Best Players:
Virat Kohli: 252 M, 8004 R, 38.66 A + 4 W
Liam Livingstone: 39 M, 939 R, 28.45 A + 11 W
Phil Salt: 21 M, 653 R, 34.36 A
Rajat Patidar: 27 M, 799 R, 34.74 A
Josh Hazlewood: 27 M, 19 R, 35 W
Devdutt Padikkal: 64 M, 1559 R, 25.14 A
KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction
Wicket-Keepers: Q de Kock, P Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli (Vc), A Rahane, V Iyer, R Patidar
All-Rounders: Sunil Narine (C), A Russell, L Livingstone
Bowlers: J Hazlewood, V Chakravarthy
Fantasy Cricket Tips for Dream11 Team
Harshit Rana is also a good pick.
Captain and Vice-Captain Picks
- Sunil Narine
- Virat Kohli
- Quinton de Kock
- Andre Russell
FAQs
Where Can I Get KKR vs RCB live Scorecard?
You can see Live Scorecard KKR vs RCB Live Scorecard on Cricgram app.
Squads
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad
Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Luvnith Sisodia(wk), Varun Chakravarthy, Quinton de Kock(wk), Harshit Rana, Andre Russell, Chetan Sakariya, Manish Pandey, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Vaibhav Arora, Spencer Johnson, Anrich Nortje, Ramandeep Singh, Mayank Markande, Sunil Narine, Moeen Ali, Anukul Roy, Rinku Singh.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad
Nuwan Thushara, Yash Dayal, Rajat Patidar (c), Abhinandan Singh, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Salam, Phil Salt (wk), Swastik Chikara, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Suyash Sharma, Manoj Bhandage, Josh Hazlewood, Jitesh Sharma(wk), Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Liam Livingstone, Mohit Rathee, Lungi Ngidi, Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal.
Also read:
KKR vs RCB Head to Head, IPL 2025, Most Runs, And Wickets
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