IPL 2025 Day 1 Match KKR vs RCB Highlights
IPL 2025 begins on Saturday, March 22, at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens Stadium. The opening match of the event will see defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders taking on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in what has been one of the most under-the-radar rivalries in the tournament’s history.
🏏 IPL 2025 Match Day 1🏏
📅 Date: 22/03/2025
📍 Venue: Kolkata
🕒 Match Time: 7:30 PM
Welcome to the IPL 2025 match day where KKR takes on RCB in an exciting clash that promises high-energy cricket action! Fans around the world are eagerly awaiting this thrilling match between two power-packed teams. Let’s dive into the details of today’s big game and see what each team has in store.
🔥 KKR vs RCB🔥
🏆 Match No. 01
Get ready for some intense cricket as KKR and RCB face off in IPL 2025. Both teams have been in great form, and the competition is set to heat up as they battle for supremacy. Who will dominate the field today? The outcome of this match will be a crucial factor in deciding the standings for both teams as the season progresses.
🏏 KKR Playing XI:
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Ajinkya Rahane (C) – Right-Handed Batsman
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi – Right-Handed Batsman
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Manish Pandey – Right-Handed Batsman
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Ramandeep Singh – Right-Handed Batsman
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Rinku Singh – Left-Handed Batsman
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Andre Russell – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Fast Bowler
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Anukul Roy – Left-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler
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Moeen Ali – Left-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler
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Rovman Powell – Right-Handed Batsman
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Sunil Narine – Left-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Off Spin Bowler
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Venkatesh Iyer – Left-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium Bowler
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Luvnith Sisodia (Wk) – Left-Handed Batsman
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Quinton de Kock (Wk) – Left-Handed Batsman
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Rahmanullah Gurbaz (Wk) – Right-Handed Batsman
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Anrich Nortje – Right-Arm Fast Bowler
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Chetan Sakariya – Left-Arm Medium Fast Bowler
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Harshit Rana – Right-Arm Fast Bowler
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Mayank Markande – Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler
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Spencer Johnson – Left-Arm Fast Bowler
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Umran Malik – Right-Arm Fast Bowler
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Vaibhav Arora – Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler
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Varun Chakaravarthy – Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler
🏏 RCB Playing XI
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Devdutt Padikkal – Left-Handed Batsman
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Rajat Patidar (C) – Right-Handed Batsman
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Swastik Chikara – Right-Handed Batsman
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Tim David – Right-Handed Batsman
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Virat Kohli – Right-Handed Batsman
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Jacob Bethell – Left-Handed Batsman
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Krunal Pandya – Left-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler
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Liam Livingstone – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler
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Manoj Bhandage – Left-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler
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Mohit Rathee – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler
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Romario Shepherd – Right-Handed Batsman • Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler
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Swapnil Singh – Right-Handed Batsman • Left-Arm Off Spin Bowler
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Jitesh Sharma (Wk) – Right-Handed Batsman
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Phil Salt (Wk) – Right-Handed Batsman
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Abhinandan Singh – Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Right-Arm Medium Bowler
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Josh Hazlewood – Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler
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Lungi Ngidi – Right-Arm Fast Medium Bowler
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Nuwan Thushara – Right-Arm Medium Fast Bowler
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Rasikh Salam – Right-Arm Medium Bowler
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Suyash Sharma – Right-Arm Leg Spin Bowler
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Yash Dayal – Left-Arm Medium Fast Bowler
🔔 Toss Winner: KKR/RCB 🏏
✅ Opted to: Bat/Bow
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Match Preview
Both teams have been in great form this season, and today’s match promises to be another exciting chapter in IPL 2025. The strengths of KKR lie in their powerful batting lineup, while RCB has been known for its lethal bowling attack. Who will come out on top today? Stay tuned for some thrilling cricket action!