KKR vs RCB: The first match of IPL 2025 will be played between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore at the Eden Gardens.
Fans are excited about this high-voltage clash, which will start at 7:30 pm on March 22 and can be watched live on Star Sports and JioHotstar.
KKR vs RCB: Weather Report for 1st match of IPL 2025
There will be light fog and 100% cloud cover during the match in Kolkata. However, there is only a 43% chance of rain, which is expected to complete the match without any interruption.
The temperature will be 27 ° C, which will not bother the players much, but the moisture can help the fast bowlers. Light winds can also affect the ground, making it difficult for batsmen to hit big shots.
KKR vs RCB: Pitch Report for 1st match of IPL 2025
The pitch at the Eden Gardens has always been helpful for batsmen and spinners. This time also the spinners are likely to get the advantage, while the fast bowlers will get the bounce. The average first innings score is 152 runs and the average second innings score is 140 runs.
This means that the team winning the toss might opt to bowl first. The batsmen will have to be careful at the start, but once set, scoring runs can be easy.
KKR vs RCB: Who will win today’s match?
Looking at the recent form, KKR is in great rhythm, they have won all 5 of the last 5 matches, while RCB has won 4 of the 5 matches and lost 1.
In the head-to-head record too, KKR have won 6 out of 10 matches, while RCB have won only 4.
However, RCB’s batting is averaging 206 runs, while KKR’s average score is 186 runs. That is, RCB has a huge advantage in batting, but KKR’s performance at Eden Gardens has been excellent. In such a situation, the match will be tight and the role of the bowlers is going to be important.
So get ready for this exciting opening match of IPL 2025, where the excitement will be at its peak!
