The first match of IPL 2025 is going to be held between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB), which will be held in Eden Gardens, Kolkata. The match will start at 7:30 pm on 22 March 2025. There is a lot of enthusiasm about this match, but the weather conditions can affect its event. The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released an orange alert for Kolkata, which is likely to rain and storm on Saturday.
The importance of this match also increases because it is the first match of IPL 2025 and both teams are ready to start their campaign. KKR won the title last season, while RCB has not yet won its first IPL title. For this match, both teams have announced their playing XI, which includes many new and experienced players.
KKR vs RCB: First match of IPL 2025
Match information
| Description | Information |
| Match date | 22 March 2025 |
| Match time | IST at 7:30 pm |
| place | Eden gardens, kolkata |
| Teams | Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) |
| Captain | Ajinkya Rahane (KKR), Rajat Patidar (RCB) |
| Record of last matches | KKR won 20 out of 34 matches, RCB won 14 matches |
Weather conditions
The weather conditions in Kolkata may be quite bad, which may affect the match. IMD has released the Orange Alert, in which the possibility of rain and storm on Saturday is 74%. If the match is canceled, both teams will get one point each.
Preparation of teams
KKR has included Quinton De Kock, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, and Varun Chakravan Chakravan Chakravan Chakravthy. RCB has placed Virat Kohli, Phil salt, Rajat Patidar, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, and Yash Dayal in their legs.
Important aspects of the match
KKR vs RCB: Head-to-head Record
- Total Match: 34
- KKR’s victory: 20
- RCB win: 14
- Tie: 0
Pitch report
Eden Gardens Pitch is usually suitable for batsmen and high-scoring matches are seen here. The grass on the pitch is less, which does not help the bowlers much.
Weather effect
The match is likely to be delayed or canceled due to weather conditions. If the match is canceled, both teams will get one point each. Eden Gardens is fully covered to save the pitch and outfield, and the drainage system here is also good, which can quickly prepare the ground after rain.
The strength and weaknesses of the teams
KKR forces
- Spin bowling: KKR has experienced spin bowlers like Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy.
- Batting: The presence of batsmen like Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, and Venkatesh Iyer strengthens the team.
KKR’s weaknesses
- Middle order weakness: KKR’s middle order is slightly weak, in which there may be a lack of experience with the captaincy of Ajinkya Rahane.
RCB forces
- Batting: RCB’s batting is strong with the presence of batsmen like Virat Kohli, Phil salt, and Liam Livingstone.
- Bowling: The team will benefit from the presence of experienced bowlers like Josh Hazlewood and Bhuvneshwar Kumar.
RCB weaknesses
- Spin bowling: RCB is short of spin bowlers taking wickets, which can be a big challenge for them.
- Captain: Rajat Patidar has got the responsibility of captaincy for the first time, which will be a new challenge for him.
Playing of playing XI for the match
KKR’s playing XI
- Quinton de kock (wk)
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya rahane (c)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rinku Singh
- Andre russell
- Ramandeep singh
- Harshit rana
- Vaibhav Arora
- Varun Chakravarthy
RCB’s playing XI
- Virat Kohli
- Phil salt (wk)
- Rajat patidar (c)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh sharma
- Tim David
- Krunal pandya
- Bhuvneshwar kumar
- Suyash sharma
- Josh hazlewood
- Yash dayal
Match prediction
Both KKR and RCB are strong teams, but KKR has batting strength in Spin Attack and Death Overs, which puts them a little further. RCB has experienced batsmen like Virat Kohli, who will be important for him. There is uncertainty in the match due to weather conditions, but if the match is complete, it will be an exciting match.
conclusion
The first match of IPL 2025 is likely to be an exciting match between KKR and RCB, but the weather conditions may affect its event. Both teams are ready to start their campaign and this match will be a memorable experience for the audience.
Disclaimer: This article is written only for the purpose of providing information. Follow the official sources for real information about the match organizing and weather conditions.
