IPL 2025, KKR vs MI Dream11 Prediction: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to kick off with an exciting face off between the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers?Bengaluru (RCB) on March 22, 2025, at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The match, scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, promises to be an exciting clash with both teams featuring new captains—Ajinkya Rahane for KKR and Rajat Patidar for RCB.
Fans can catch the KKR vs RCB highlights and follow the KKR vs RCB scorecard live on Star Sports Network and stream it on Jio Hotstar. For those interested in attending the match, KKR vs RCB tickets are available on platforms like BookMyShow and Paytm Insider.
KKR has a strong record against RCB, winning 20 out of 34 matches, which means their winning percentage is about 58.8%. They have also performed well recently, winning six of their last eight games against RCB. KKR has a powerful team with players like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell, who often help them win matches.
?KKR vs RCB, Match 1, IPL Prediction: But, RCB is also a strong team with players like Virat Kohli and Phil Salt. Kohli has a good record against KKR and will be important for RCB’s success. But RCB will have to find a way to handle KKR’s strong spin bowlers, especially Varun Chakravarthy, who is in great form.?
Below are the head-to-head records between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers?Bengaluru in IPL 2025:
Overall Head-to-Head Record:
Recent Performance:
Head-to-Head at Eden Gardens:
Key Statistics:
Top Scorers:
Captains for IPL 2025:
Recent Team Performance:
Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy.
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wk), Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Sunil Narine, Virat Kohli, Andre Russell, Quinton de Kock, Varun Chakravarthy, Liam Livingstone, Rajat Patidar, and Ajinkya Rahane
Below are the top picks for this exciting match between KKR vs RCB, based on teams recent performances:
Below are some key statistics and records related to the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata, India:
Winning Trends:
Average Scores:
The Eden Gardens pitch in Kolkata is good for batting, especially for teams that chase runs. The pitch is made of black soil, which helps the ball bounce well, making it easier for batsmen to score. At the start, fast bowlers get some help, but as the match goes on, spinners become more effective. In recent games, fast bowlers have taken 57% of the wickets, while spinners have taken 43%. (as per moneycontrol)
The weather forecast for the IPL 2025 opening match at Eden Gardens suggests a chance of rain, with some areas of Kolkata under an orange alert. This could impact the match, but fans are hoping for a full game. The match is set to begin at 7:30 PM IST, though there might be a slight delay due to the opening ceremony and weather conditions. (as per ndtv)
Ajinkya Rahane, Manish Pandey, Rovman Powell, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Ramandeep Singh, Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Luvnith Sisodia, Moeen Ali, Venkatesh Iyer, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Andre Russell, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Mayank Markande, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakaravarthy, Chetan Sakariya.
Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Swastik Chikara, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma, Philip Salt, Manoj Bhandage, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Mohit Rathee, Abhinandan Singh.
The points table will be updated as matches are played. Teams earn 2 points for a win, 1 point for a no-result or tie, and 0 points for a loss. The Net Run Rate (NRR) is used as a tiebreaker if teams have the same number of points.?
Position | Team | Matches Played | Won | Lost | Tied | No Result | Points | Net Run Rate (NRR) |
1 | Chennai Super Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
2 | Delhi Capitals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
3 | Gujarat Titans | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
4 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
5 | Lucknow Super Giants | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
6 | Mumbai Indians | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
7 | Punjab Kings | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
8 | Rajasthan Royals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
9 | Royal Challengers?Bengaluru | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
10 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
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