The highly anticipated IPL 2025 season kicks off with an exciting clash between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on March 22 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. As the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League begins, fans are eager to see how both teams will perform under new leadership.

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Match Preview KKRvsRCB IPL 2025

After an exceptional season last year KKR will be looking to continue their dominance as they defend their IPL crown. They have a strong head-to-head record against RCB having won their last four encounters. With a 20-14 advantage in their overall meetings KKR will be confident heading into the season opener.

Although KKR have made a few changes including a new captain after deciding not to retain Shreyas Iyer the core of the team remains intact. The six retentions they used ensure they retain their balance and strength.

On the other hand, RCB, still chasing their elusive first IPL title, have strengthened their squad through some notable additions during the mega auction. After four consecutive losses to KKR RCB will be eager to break the streak and start their 2025 campaign on a high.

Where Will Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Match Be Held?

Kolkata's Eden Garden will host the IPL 2025 opener between KKR and RCB. 

When Is Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Match?

KKR will take on RCB in the IPL 2025 opener on March 22.

Where to Watch Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL Match Live on TV?

Star Sports will broadcast the opening game of IPL 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru in India. Here’s the global telecast list for other regions:

• Australia & New Zealand: Fox Sports, Kayo Sports
• Bangladesh & Sri Lanka: Gazi TV, Supreme TV
• Middle East & North Africa: beIN Sports
• Pakistan: Geo Super
• UK & Europe: Sky Go, DAZN
• USA & Canada: ESPN+, Willow TV App

Where to Watch Kolkata Knight Riders Vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Match Live Streaming?

Fans in India can stream the match live on the JioCinema app and Hotstar (app & website).

KKR Playing XI (Probable)

Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (Wk), Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakaravarthy.

RCB Playing XI (Probable)

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (Wk), Krunal Pandya, Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma

Full Squads :

RCB: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethel, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.

KKR: Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali, Chetan Sakariya.