MATCH NO – 1st Match
SERIES – Indian Premier Leagues – 2025
DATE – 22th March, 2025
TIME – 07:30 PM IST
VENUE – Eden Garden, Kolkata
INTRODUCTION
The Indian Premier League (IPL) is a professional Twenty20 cricket league in India, contested during the months of March and May every year. It was founded by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) in 2007 and is considered one of the most prestigious and popular cricket leagues in the world.
The IPL features franchise teams representing different cities and regions of India. Each team is composed of a mix of domestic and international cricketers, and they compete in a round-robin group stage followed by knockout playoffs to determine the champion. The league has seen significant growth in terms of viewership, sponsorship, and revenue since its inception.
Apart from its cricketing significance, the IPL has also become a cultural phenomenon, attracting celebrities, business tycoons, and fans from all walks of life. It has revolutionised the sport by introducing innovative concepts like player auctions, strategic timeouts, and cheerleaders, which have added to its entertainment value.
However, the IPL has also faced controversies over the years, including allegations of match-fixing, corruption, and conflicts of interest. Despite these challenges, the league continues to thrive and remains a major event in the global cricket calendar, showcasing top talent and providing a platform for emerging players to shine.
Indian Premier League 2025 will start from 22nd March 2025.First match of Indian Premier League will be played between one of the most popular & Successful teams of IPL and 3 times IPL trophy winner Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) & Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
MATCH PREVIEW
First match played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) is going to be an exciting contest. Both teams have a strong line-up. In the previous Season Kokata Knight Riders performed superb and won 9 matches and lost only 3 matches and won the trophy of IPL 2024.Whereas Royal Challengers Bangalore team have won 7 matches and lost 7 out of 14 matches and fourth position in the Point table.
Last time when both teams KKR and RCB played between each other, KKR team scored 222 runs and RCB team almost chased the total and lost the match by 1 run.
Both teams boast of strong batting & bowling attacks, so the battle between the batsmen and bowlers will be crucial in deciding the outcome of the match.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Defending ChampionKolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is a franchise cricket team that competes in the Indian Premier League (IPL). The team is based in Kolkata, West Bengal, India, and was established in 2008 as one of the original eight franchises in the IPL. The team is owned by Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan, actress Juhi Chawla, and her spouse Jay Mehta, under the banner of Red Chillies Entertainment and Mehta Group.The Kolkata Knight Riders have won the IPL championship thrice, in 2012, 2014 and 2024. They are known for their passionate fan base and have had several star players representing them over the years, including Gautam Gambhir, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, and Dinesh Karthik, among others.The team plays its home matches at the Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata, one of the largest and most iconic cricket stadiums in India.They have talented & aggressive batsmen like Quinton de Kock, Ajinkya Rahane, Rovman Powell, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Nitish Rana.They have good all-rounders also like, Ramandeep Singh, Moeen Ali, Andre Russell, Sunil Narine & Anukul Roy. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson, Varun Chakarvarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Chetan Sakaria & Mayank Markande adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB): RCB remains one of the most popular franchises in the IPL, with a loyal fan base that continues to support the team through thick and thin. The franchise continues to strive for success, aiming to deliver memorable performances and entertain cricket enthusiasts around the world.Royal Challengers Bangalore is a well-balanced team with a blend of experienced and talented players. They had not proven themselves in the last season with won 7 matches and lost 7 matches out of 14 matches and failed to qualify for the final.They have talented & aggressive batsmen like, Virat Kohli, Philip Salt, Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Jacob Bethell, Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal.They have good all-rounders also like, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh. Their bowling department is also well-equipped with bowlers like Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Lungi Ngidi, Nuwan Thusara, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal & Rashikh Dar Salam, adding depth and experience to their bowling line-up.
Considering the form and capabilities of both teams, this match has the potential to be a close contest. It will be interesting to see how the teams strategize and adapt to the conditions. Fans can again expect an exciting and competitive match between Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore.
PITCH REPORT
Eden Gardens is one of the most iconic cricket stadiums in the world, located in Kolkata, India. It’s not just a venue; it’s a pilgrimage site for cricket enthusiasts. With a seating capacity of over 66,000 spectators, it’s the largest cricket stadium in India and one of the largest in the world. The stadium has witnessed some historic cricket moments, including memorable matches from both domestic and international cricket. It’s the home ground for the Bengal cricket team and the Indian Premier League (IPL) franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.
Apart from cricket, Eden Gardens has also hosted other events, including football matches, concerts, and political rallies. But cricket remains its primary focus, and the electrifying atmosphere during matches is something every cricket fan should experience at least once.
- Establishment and Significance:
- Eden Gardens was established in 1864, making it the oldest cricket stadium in India and the second-largest in the country. Globally, it ranks as the third-largest cricket stadium.
- Often referred to as the “Mecca of Indian cricket”, Eden Gardens holds a special place in the hearts of cricket enthusiasts. It’s like cricket’s answer to the Colosseum—a place where legends are made and memories etched
- Notable Matches & Events:
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- ICC Cricket World Cup: It witnessed the 1996 Cricket World Cup Semi-Final between India and Sri Lanka, with a record attendance of 110,564 fans.
- ICC World Twenty20: The stadium played a crucial role during the 2016 ICC World Twenty20.
- Asia Cup: It has been a battleground for intense clashes in this regional tournament.
3.Pitch Dimension:
- Square Boundaries: Approximately 66–68 meters.
- Straight Boundaries: Around 76–78 meters.
- Pitch Length: 20.11 meters.
GROUND STATS (IPL)
| TOTAL MATCH | 93 |
| AVERAGE SCORE | 175+ |
| BATTING 1ST WON | 39 |
| BATTING 2ND WON | 54 |
| NO RESULT | 00 |
SCORING PATTERN
| BELOW SCORE 150 | 27 |
| BETWEEN 150 TO 169 | 21 |
| BETWEEN 170 TO 189 | 27 |
| ABOVE SCORE 190 | 18 |
BOWLERS STATS ON EDEN GARDENS (IPL)
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 93
PACER WICKETS – 407
SPINNER WICKETS – 304.
KKR VS RCB TEAM NEWS, SQUADS, PLAYING 11 & PLAYERS STATS
KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDER (KKR)
TEAM NEWS
- Defending Champion Kolkata Knight Riders performed superb in the previous season, they have won 9 matches and lost 3 matches out of 14 matches and table topper in point table.
- Last match played between KKR & RCB, Kolkata team successfully defended the score of 222 runs and won the match by 1 runs.
- Quintin de Kock scored 250 runs in 11 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Sunil Narine scored 488 runs and also took 17 wickets in 14 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Ajinkya Rahane scored 242 runs in 12 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Venkatesh Iyer scored 370 runs in 14 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Rinku Singh scored 188 runs in 11 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Andre Russell scored 222 runs and also took 19 wickets in 14 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Harshit Rana took 19 wickets in 11 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Varun Chakravarthy took 21 wickets in 14 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Vaibhav Arora took 11 wickets in 10 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- In the final match of IPL Kolkata team successfully chased a total score of 113 runs and won the trophy by 8 wickets against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Venkatesh Iyer scored 52 runs in just 26 balls and Rahmanullah Gurbaz scored 39 runs in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Andre Russell took 3 wickets, Harshit Rana & Mitchell Starc took 2-2 wickets each and Vaibhav Arora, Sunil Narine & Varun Chakravarthy took 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against Sunrisers Hyderabad.
- Both teams played 35 matches and Kolkata Knight Riders team won 21 matches and lost 14 matches against Royal Challengers Bangalore.
SQUADS
Batting – Ajinkya Rahane ©, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Angirsh Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Quinton de Kock (wk), RahmanullaH Gurbaz (wk), Luvnith Sisodia (wk).
Bowling – Varun Chakravarthy, Mayank Markande, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson, Chetan Sakariya.
All Rounder – Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Anukul Roy, Ramandeep Singh, Venaatesh Iyer, Moeen Ali.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 12
Quinton de Kock(wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane ©, Venkatesh Iyer, Angrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarhty, Vaibhav Arora.
Substitutes – : Luvnith Sisodia, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Rahmanullah Gurbaz.
PLAYER STATS:
1. QUINTON DE KOCK (WK) – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 16r, 0r, 5r, 43r, 4r. |
| Stats on venue | 6 INNINGS – 65 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RCB | 81r, 6r, 3r, 24r, 18r |
| Total Stats vs RCB | 12 INNINGS – 452 RUNS. |
2. SUNIL NARINE – LHB+RAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 22+1W, 12+0W, 2W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 59 INNINGS – 559 RUNS – 70 W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RCB | 10+2W, 47+1W, 0W, 2W, 12+1W. |
| Total Stats vs RCB | 20 INNINGS – 289 RUNS – 26W. |
3. AJINKYA RAHANE © – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 18r, 12r, 31r, 108r, 96r. |
| Stats on venue | 11 INNINGS – 231 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RCB | 33r, 27r, 37r, 9r, 60r. |
| Total Stats vs RCB | 23 INNINGS – 745 RUNS. |
4. VENKATESH IYER – RHB +RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 80r, 42+0W, 4+0W, 5r, 10r. |
| Stats on venue | 11 INNINGS – 274 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RCB | 16r, 50r, 31r, 3r, 10r. |
| Total Stats vs RCB | 7 INNINGS – 177 RUNS. |
5. ANGRIKSH RAGHUVANSHI – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0r, 56r, 1r, 50r, 19r. |
| Stats on venue | 3 INNINGS – 40 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RCB | 3r. |
| Total Stats vs RCB | 1 INNING – 3 RUNS. |
6. RINKU SINGH – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 9r, 30r, 6r, 36r, 1r. |
| Stats on venue | 17 INNINGS – 413 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RCB | 24r, 5r, 18r, 46r, 6r. |
| Total Stats vs RCB | 5 INNINGS – 99 RUNS. |
7. ANDRE RUSSELL – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 4+0W, 0r, 9+0W, 3r, 3+1W. |
| Stats on venue | 43 INNINGS – 956 RUNS – 39W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RCB | 27+3W, 2W, 1+2W, 0W, 25+3W. |
| Total Stats vs RCB | 17 INNINGS – 423 RUNS – 17W. |
8. RAMANDEEP SINGH – RHB+RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 16r, 0r, 2+0W, 13+0W, 80r. |
| Stats on venue | 5 INNINGS – 83 RUNS – 0W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RCB | 24r, 6r. |
| Total Stats vs RCB | 2 INNINGS – 30 RUNS. |
9. SPENCER JOHNSON – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 0W, 2W, 2W, 3W. |
| Stats on venue | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RCB | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs RCB | NOT PLAYED YET. |
10. HARSHIT RANA – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 3W, 2W, 1W, 3W. |
| Stats on venue | 11 INNINGS – 15 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RCB | 2W, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs RCB | 2 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
11. VARUN CHAKRAVARTHY – RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 2W, 2W, 5W, 1W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 15 INNINGS – 21 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RCB | 1W, 0W, 3W, 4W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs RCB | 10 INNINGS – 14 WICKETS. |
12. VAIBHAV ARORA – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 2W, 2W, 5W, 3W. |
| Stats on venue | 6 INNINGS – 6 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs RCB | 0W. |
| Total Stats vs RCB | 1 INNING – 0 WICKET. |
ROYAL CHALLENGERS BANGALORE (RCB)
TEAM NEWS
- One of the most popular teams in IPL history Royal Challenger Bangalore performed not too good in previous seasons they won 7 matches and lost 7 matches out of 14 matches and fourth position in point table.
- Last match played between RCB and KKR, RCB team failed to chase the total of 222 and lost the match by 1 run.
- Philip Salt scored 435 runs in 12 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Virat Kohli scored 741 runs in 15 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Rajat Patidar scored 395 runs in 13 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Liam Livingstone scored 111 runs and also took 3 wickets in 7 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Jitesh scored 187 runs in 12 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Tim David scored 241 runs in 11 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Krunal Pandya scored 133 runs and also took 6 wickets in 11 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar took 11 wickets in 16 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- Yash Dayal took 15 wickets in 14 innings in the previous season of Indian Premier League.
- In the last match against RCB team failed to defend the total of 172 runs and lost the match by 4 wickets against Rajasthan Royals.
- Virat Kohli scored 33 runs, Rajat Patidar scored 34 runs, Mahipal Lamlor scored 32 runs and Cameron Green scored 27 runs in the previous match against Rajasthan Royals.
- Mohamamd Siraj took 2 wickets, Locker Ferguson, Karn Sharma & Cameron Green took 1-1 wicket each in the previous match against Rajasthan Royals.
- Both teams played 35 matches and RCB team won 14 matches and lost 21 matches against KKR.
SQUADS
Batting – Virat Kohli, Philip Salt (wk), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Rajat Patidar, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastika Chikara, Tim David.
Bowling – Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar Lungi Ngidi, Rashikh Dar Salam, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Nuwan Thusara, Abhinandan Singh.
All Rounder – Krunal Pandya, Liam Livingstone, Manjo Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh, Mohit Rathee.
POSSIBLE PLAYING 12
Virat Kohli, Philip Salt (wk), Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar ©, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Tim David/Jacob Bethell, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma.
Substitutes – : Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh.
PLAYER STATS:
1. VIRAT KOHLI – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 1r, 84r, 11r, 100r, 22r. |
| Stats on venue | 12 INNINGS – 371 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 18r, 83r, 54r, 21r, 12r. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 31 INNINGS – 962 RUNS. |
2. PHILIP SALT (WK) – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 8r, 12r, 10r, 23r, 26r. |
| Stats on venue | 7 INNINGS – 350 RUNS – 58.3A. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 5r. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 1 INNING – 5 RUNS. |
3. DEVDUTT PADIKKAL – LHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 43r, 43r, 27r, 8r, 86r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 28 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 2r, 24r, 21r, 22r, 25r. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 7 INNINGS – 151 RUNS. |
4. RAJAT PATIDAR © – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 10r, 92r, 0r, 132r, 14r. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 164 RUNS – 164A. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 52r, 3r, 1r. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 3 INNINGS – 56 RUNS. |
5. JITESH SHARMA – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 34r, 51r, 19r, 23r, 13r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 21 RUNS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 21r, 21r. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 2 INNINGS – 42 RUNS. |
6. LIAM LIVINGSTONE – RHB+RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 9+0W, 10+2W, 14+1W, 9+0W, 41+1W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 15 RUNS – 0W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 15+0W, 19+0W, 6r. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 3 INNINGS – 40 RUNS – 0W. |
7. TIM DAVID – RHB
| Recent 5 Innings | 7r, 10r, 9r, 25r, 27r. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 0 RUN. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 0r, 24r, 24r, 13r. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 4 INNINGS – 61 RUNS. |
8. KRUNAL PANDYA – LHB+LAO
| Recent 5 Innings | 18+1W, 11+3W, 12+0W, 1W, 30+1W. |
| Stats on venue | 6 INNINGS – 48 RUNS – 4W. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 0W, 7+0W, 9+1W, 25+0W, 12+1W. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 16 INNINGS – 182 RUNS – 8W. |
9. BHUVNESHWAR KUAMR – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 2W, 3W, 0W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 10 INNINGS – 13 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 0W, 0W, 0W, 1W, 1W. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 30 INNINGS – 32 WICKETS. |
10. JOSH HAZLEWOOD – RAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 1W, 1W, 4W, 0W, 0W. |
| Stats on venue | 1 INNING – 3 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 2W, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 2 INNINGS – 4 WICKETS. |
11. SUYASH SHARMA – RALB
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 2W, 1W, 1W, 1W. |
| Stats on venue | 9 INNINGS – 5 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | NOT PLAYED YET. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | NOT PLAYED YET. |
12. YASH DAYAL – LAMF
| Recent 5 Innings | 0W, 2W, 2W, 0W, 2W. |
| Stats on venue | 2 INNINGS – 3 WICKETS. |
| 5 Innings Against vs KKR | 2W, 1W, 0W, 2W. |
| Total Stats vs KKR | 4 INNINGS – 5 WICKETS. |
HEAD TO HEAD RECORDS
TOTAL MATCHES PLAYED – 35
KKR WIN – 21
RCB WIN – 14
NO RESULT – 00
FANTASY TEAM
SMALL LEAGUE(SL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – Q. de Kock, P. Salt.
BATSMEN – V. Kohli, V. Iyer, R. Patidar.
ALL-ROUNDERS – S. Narine, A. Russell.
BOWLERS – B. Kumar, J. Hazlewood, V. Chakravarthy, H. Rana.
GRAND LEAGUE(GL-TEAM)
WK BATSMAN – Q. de Kock, J. Sharma.
BATSMEN – V. Kohli, V. Iyer, R. Patidar.
ALL-ROUNDERS – S. Narine, A. Russell, L. Livingstone.
BOWLERS – S. Johnson, Y. Dayal, V. Chakravarthy.
BACK-UPS – T. David, K. Pandya, V. Arora.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (SL) – S. Narine, V. Kohli.
CAPTAIN/VICE-CAPTAIN (GL) – A. Russell, R. Patidar.
POSSIBLE OUTCOME –
KOLKATA KNIGHT RIDERS MAY BE THE WINNER OF THIS MATCH.