KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction For 1st Match of Indian Premier League 2025
KKR vs RCB 1st Match Details
The highly anticipated IPL 2025 season kicks off with a thrilling encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens on March 22. We look at KKR vs RCB 1st Match Dream11 Prediction.
| Date | 22/03/2025 |
| TIme | 2 PM GMT / 7:30 PM IST |
| Venue | Eden Gardens, Kolkata |
| Tournament | IPL 2025 |
| Live Telecast / Streaming | Star Sports / JioHotstar app |
KKR vs RCB Match Preview
Both teams have undergone significant changes in their squads and leadership, setting the stage for an exciting tournament opener.
KKR holds a psychological edge over RCB, having defeated them twice in IPL 2024. They secured a convincing seven-wicket victory in their first match last season and edged out RCB in a dramatic one-run thriller.
As the teams face off again, the hosts will aim to continue their dominance, while RCB will be eager to turn the tables.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter their 18th IPL season still chasing their elusive maiden title. Last year, they made a late push into the playoffs but fell short in the Eliminator against Rajasthan Royals.
With Rajat Patidar taking charge as captain and several fresh additions to the squad, RCB hopes this could finally be their breakthrough year.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report
Eden Gardens has hosted 95 IPL matches so far, with teams chasing having the upper hand—winning 56 matches compared to 39 victories for teams batting first. The average first-innings score stands at 167, indicating a competitive surface.
The venue has witnessed both record-breaking highs and dramatic lows. Punjab Kings posted the highest total here—262/2, while RCB suffered an infamous collapse, getting bowled out for just 49. With a batting-friendly pitch and dew playing a factor in the second innings, another high-scoring contest could be on the cards.
Eden Gardens Pitch Stats
| Total Match Played | 95 |
| Batting First Won | 39 |
| Batting Second Won | 56 |
| Avg. Score in 1st bat | 167 |
| Highest Score | Punjab Kings 262/2 |
| Lowest Score | Royal Challengers Bangalore 49/10 |
KKR vs RCB Weather Report
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11
Kolkata Knight Riders Playing 11
Quinton de Kock (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing 11
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (captain), Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma
Key players (KKR vs RCB Fantasy Picks)
Sunil Narine was a standout performer for KKR last season, amassing 488 runs at a staggering strike rate of 180.74. He is expected to open the innings alongside Quinton de Kock, with Ajinkya Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer providing stability in the middle order.
KKR’s explosive finishers—Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, and Ramandeep Singh—are all capable of changing the game in the final overs. On the bowling front, the spin duo of Narine and Varun Chakaravarthy remains a formidable force.
RCB, known for their batting firepower, boasts a top order featuring Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, and Rajat Patidar—each capable of dismantling any bowling attack.
Kohli, the leading run-scorer of IPL 2024 with 741 runs at an average of 61.75, will once again be central to RCB’s batting efforts. Their squad depth is further strengthened by all-rounders Krunal Pandya, Jacob Bethell, and Tim David, adding balance to both departments.
Fantasy Cricket Tips for KKR vs RCB Match 1 of IPL 2025
KKR vs RCB Captain & Vice-captain choices
| Captain | Varun Chakaravarthy | Venkatesh Iyer |
| Vice-Captain | Sunil Narine | Virat Kohli |
KKR vs RCB Fantasy Picks
Captain: Varun Chakaravarthy
Vice-captain: Sunil Narine
Batters: Virat Kohli, Venkatesh Iyer, Rajat Patidar
Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Quinton de Kock
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Josh Hazlewood
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Fantasy Cricket Teams
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Disclaimer: Predictions are based on analysis and are intended as insights, not certainties. They should be viewed as informational and not as guarantees. **
