Royal Challengers Bengaluru Beats Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets at the Eden Gardens in the IPL 2025 Season Opener

In an electrifying start to the IPL season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru triumphed over Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets at the iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday. The match was a showcase of brilliance, with Virat Kohli and Phil Salt driving the chase forward with impressive fifties. Skipper Rajat Patidar added to the momentum with a swift knock, while Liam Livingstone wrapped up the victory in style with a couple of quick-fire boundaries.

The bowling attack for RCB was nothing short of spectacular, led by Krunal Pandya’s brilliant 3/29 and Josh Hazlewood’s timely strikes, which helped restrict Kolkata to 174/8 after RCB won the toss and opted to bowl. Kolkata’s Ajinkya Rahane made a splash on his captaincy debut, blasting a rapid 25-ball fifty alongside Sunil Narine in an explosive century partnership. However, RCB tightened their grip on the game as their slower bowlers took charge during the middle overs.

Fans tuning in for the KKR vs RCB showdown will want to keep an eye on the promising Venkatesh Iyer, whose unexpected price surge has made him one to watch this season. Having delivered match-winning performances in the past, all eyes are on him as the pressure mounts. With both teams undergoing significant squad changes after the mega auction, the excitement is palpable for what’s ahead on this thrilling IPL journey!