IPL KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: The opening match of the Indian Premier League 2025 will see the defending champions face one of the most popular teams in the league
The Kolkata Knight Riders shocked a lot of people with their performance last season. Not only did they lift the title for the third time in their history, but they played a role in reinventing T20 cricket with their explosive batting. This season, the Knight Riders will be looking to become only the third team in IPL history to win the title two years in a row, this time under new captain Ajinkya Rahane.
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru comes into IPL 2025 under the new captain Rajat Patidar. Last season, this team did something incredible. Near the bottom of the table at the halfway mark of the season, they won six games in a row to make their way into he playoffs in inspirational fashion, only to lose to the Rajasthan Royals in the Eliminator. They will be looking to finally win their first IPL title, which they haven’t done despite being one of the most popular teams in the league.
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IPL KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Date and Time:
- Date: March 22, 2025
- Time: 07:30 PM (IST)
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
IPL KKR vs RCB Live Streaming: Where to Watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
The IPL clash between the Kolkata Knight Riders and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru can be viewed on TV on the Star Sports Network. It can also be streamed live on the JioHotstar App and Website.
IPL KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction Full Squad: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Players
Kolkata Knight Riders Full Squad
Ajinkya Rahane (C), Quinton de Kock (wk), Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Venkatesh Iyer, Luvnith Sisodia (wk), Rinku SIngh, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, Andre Rusell, Moeen Ali, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Mayank Markande, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Anrich Nortje, Umran Malik
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Full Squad
Rajat Patidar (C), Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Tim David, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chikara, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Krunal Pandya, Jacob Bethell, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh, Romario Shepherd, Mohit Rathee, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood, Yash Dayal, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thushara, Rasikh Salam, Abhinandan Singh
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Head-to-Head
- Matches Played: 34
- Kolkata Knight Riders Won: 20
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru Won: 14
- No Contest: 00
- First Played: April 18, 2008 (KKR win)
- Last Played: April 21, 2024 (KKR win)
KKR vs RCB Toss Update
*To be updated after the toss*
KKR vs RCB Todays Match Prediction; RCB vs KKR Playing 11 2025(Predicted XIs):
Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted XI:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Rovman Powell, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora (IP)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted XI:
Phil Salt (wk), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Swastik Chikara, Rajat Patidar (C), Jacob Bethell, Jitesh Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal (IP)
KKR vs RCB Match 1 Eden Gardens Stadium Pitch Report
Historically a spinning pitch, the new surfaces at the Eden Gardens are batting havens. While there is some pace early in the inning, the ball comes well onto the bat. In the latter portions of the inning, there is some support for spin, but not enough to stop strong batting sides from scoring big runs. Something that also helps with scoring big is the smaller boundaries.
KKR vs RCB Match 1 Weather Report
It will be a warm evening in Kolkata. After a hot day, there is not much respite after the sun sets. At the time of the match, the temperature will be in the high 20s. The skies will be clear with no chance of rain. The winds will be strong, while the humidity will be low.
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KKR vs RCB Todays Match Prediction: 3 Players To Watch Out For
The 3 players to watch out for in the IPL KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction are:
- Kolkata Knight Riders all-rounder Venkatesh Iyer became one of the most expensive players in IPL history when KKR decided to buy him back for Rs. 23.75 Crore. Now the vice-captain of the team, he will have to bear the responsibilities of his price and his position in the team.
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru atar-batter Virat Kohli might be in the twilight of his career, but he is looking good in his recent performances in the Champions Trophy for the national team. IPL 2025 will be the first time he will play T20 cricket since retiring from T20I after winning the 2024 World Cup in that format.
- Kolkata Knight Riders spin bowler Varun Chakravarthy seemingly found his lost form in last season’s IPL, in which he took 21 wickets. Having now made his return to the national team, he has been shining in the ongoing Champions Trophy and might be the best spinner in the world going into IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s IPL Match 1?
For the KKR vs RCB Todays Match Prediction, Kolkata Knight Riders will defeat the Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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