The first match of IPL 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) will be played on March 22 at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. This match not only marks the start of the tournament but also the beginning of a fierce competition for the fans of both the teams. KKR will enter this season as the defending champions, while RCB will take the field in search of their first IPL title.
KKR will be captained by Ajinkya Rahane this year, while Venkatesh Iyer will lead the team as his co-captain. Rahane’s experience and Iyer’s aggressive batting will be important for KKR. On the other hand, the RCB team will lead by Rajat Patidar to begin new era. Star players like Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, and Mohammad Siraj, will strength the RCB team and all set to give a tough fight to Kolkata Knight Riders in the season 18 of IPL .
The pitch of Eden Gardens is considered to be favorable for the batsmen, which can make this match even more exciting. Here the score often reaches around 180-200, which will give the batsmen of both the teams a great opportunity to show their ability. For KKR, players like Quinton de Kock, Manish Pandey, and Rinku Singh will strengthen the team with their performance on the home pitch. At the same time, the pair of Virat Kohli and Phil Salt from RCB can give the team a strong start. Check the KKR squad and RCB squad for IPL 2025, this will give a detail idea and you can make best playing 11 on fantasy apps!
The time of this match has been fixed at 7:30 pm (IST), which will provide an opportunity for the spectators to enjoy a perfect evening. Ticket sales have started through BookMyShow, IPL’s official website and KKR’s website (kkr.in). Fans are advised to book tickets as soon as possible, as the Eden Gardens stadium is often filled to full capacity.
The rivalry between KKR and RCB has been going on for a long time. Previous matches between the two teams have often been full of thrills. Last year, KKR won the IPL 2024 title, after which the expectations of their fans have increased even more this year. At the same time, RCB has not yet been able to win their first IPL title, but their team comes up with strong performances every year.
This first match of IPL 2025 will set the tone not only for both the teams but for the entire tournament. KKR will want to start with a win on their home ground, while RCB will be all set to register their first win in the tournament. Fans should expect an exciting and close contest, which will bring the fun and excitement of IPL to life in full swing.
- Match: KKR vs RCB
- Date: Saturday, March 22, 2025
- Time: 7:30 pm IST.
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Where to Watch KKR vs RCB Live: 1. Jiohotstar, 2. Hotstar.com, 3. Start Sports
Mobile and Smart TV users can can watch IPL 2025 for free live on Jiohotstar in 720p. Being a laptop or desktop users, you can login on hotstar.com website and stream the match live for fee. The Satellite and Cable TV users, can watch it on Star Sports 1 or Star Sports 2 or Sports 18.
For more information, fans can keep an eye on the official IPL website, KKR website and reputed sports news platforms like Cricbuzz, India Today. This match will prove to be a great start not only for cricket lovers but for every sports enthusiast. For more information keep visiting https://greengroundsports.com and don’t forget to share!
