🏏IPL 2025 - Match 1: RCB vs KKR, 22 March 2025 @ 7:30 PM IST🏏 - Page 2

Did you know?

This is the second instance of KKR playing RCB in an IPL season opener after having done so in the inaugural edition in 2008

There have been 12 200+ totals at Eden in just the last two seasons, compared to only 10 such scores until 2022

Ajinkya Rahane was both the leading run-getter and Player of the Tournament in SMAT 2024-25 in Mumbai's title-winning run

What they said

"I did well in the last tournament but still IPL is a different beast and I very well know what's coming my way and I have to be on my toes." - Varun Chakaravarthy

"I hope it is an El Clasico tomorrow night. That'll be a brilliant way to start IPL 2025!" - Andy Flower

KKR vs RCB Probable Best Performers

Probable Best Batter: Virat Kohli

Royal Challengers Bengaluru star batter Virat Kohli was the leading run-scorer of the last season with 741 runs to his name from 15 innings at an average of 61.75 and a strike rate of 154.69 with one ton and five fifties. He will look to start the upcoming season with a big score and give his team a great start and boost his chances in the IPL 2025 Orange Cap race.

Probable Best Bowler: Varun Chakravarthy

Varun Chakravarthy can once again be the trump card for the defending champions this season. He is coming off some great performances for India throughout the year and will look to carry the same momentum forward. Notably, in the previous edition, Varun was the second-highest wicket-taker of the season with 21 wickets to his name in 14 innings, a performance that could also boost his chances in the IPL 2025 Purple Cap race.

Today's Match Prediction: Team bowling first to win the match

Scenario 1

• Kolkata Knight Riders win the toss and bowl
• PP Score - 50-60
• RCB - 200-210
• Kolkata Knight Riders win the match

Scenario 2

• Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the toss and bowl
• PP score - 60-70
• KKR- 210-220
• Royal Challengers Bengaluru win the match

Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned and make your own decision.

Head to Head - Last 5 Matches

KKR won by 1 run, 21-Apr-2024

KKR won by 7 wickets (with 19 balls remaining), 30-Mar-2024

KKR won by 21 runs, 27-Apr-2023

KKR won by 81 runs, 07-Apr-2023

RCB won by 3 wickets (with 4 balls remaining), 31-Mar-2022

Batters to watch(Recent stats)

Sunil Narine, KKR

10 M • 321 Runs • 35.67 Avg • 179.32 SR

Venkatesh Iyer, KKR

10 M • 305 Runs • 61 Avg • 162.23 SR

Virat Kohli, RCB

10 M • 425 Runs • 47.22 Avg • 161.59 SR

Rajat Patidar, RCB

10 M • 345 Runs • 38.33 Avg • 194.91 SR

Bowlers to watch(Recent stats)

Varun Chakravarthy, KKR

9 M • 16 Wkts • 7.44 Econ • 12 SR

Harshit Rana, KKR

8 M • 14 Wkts • 9.15 Econ • 12.92 SR

Yash Dayal, RCB

9 M • 10 Wkts • 9.66 Econ • 18.7 SR

Swapnil Singh, RCB

7 M • 6 Wkts • 8.87 Econ • 15 SR

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Thank you, Raji, for the thread and for tagging me.

Let us hope that the rain stays away from the stadium for tonight.

KKR - korbo lorbo jeetbo

RCB - e saala cup naamde

Less Gooo KKR. Korbo Lorbo Jeetbo.