In the opening match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season, the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hosted the Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match kicked off with RCB’s captain Rajat Patidar winning the toss and opting to bowl first, a decision that set the stage for a thrilling encounter.
KKR, led by their captain Shreyas Iyer, took to the field with an intent to set a challenging target. The Kolkata batsmen, led by Venkatesh Iyer and Shubman Gill, were determined to make the most of the conditions, aiming to post a total that would challenge RCB’s star-studded lineup.
RCB’s bowling attack, featuring the likes of Mohammad Siraj, Wanindu Hasaranga, and Harshal Patel, was keen to exploit the early conditions and restrict KKR’s progress. As the match unfolded, both teams showed their mettle in a contest that would set the tone for what promised to be an exciting IPL season.
The crowd at Eden Gardens was on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating what would become a memorable IPL opening clash.
