Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru: IPL 2025 is starting from today. The first match of the 18th season is between RCB and KKR. The match will be played at the Home Ground Eden Gardens in Kolkata. After 18 years, an opening match is being played between Kolkata and Bengaluru in the IPL. The last time in the first season i.e. IPL 2008, both teams were face to face in the first match.

Interestingly, both teams have new captains and today both have a litmus test. RCB has made young Rajat Patidar captain. At the same time, KKR is commanded by senior batsman Ajinkya Rahane. Both would like to start their era with victory.

The shadow of rain on the match

There is a disappointing update for fans. KKR and RCB matches may be washed away in the rain. Heavy rains are expected in Kolkata during the match. According to the Meteorological Department, there are chances of 80 percent rainfall on Saturday. At the same time, during the match i.e. 50 percent expectation of rain from seven to late night has been expressed.

Who is heavy in KKR and RCB

Talking about the head to head, a total of 34 matches have been played between KKR and RCB, out of which Kolkata has won 20 matches, while Bangalore has won in 14 matches. Even though KKR’s pan is heavy in the head to head, this time the RCB team is very strong.

Kolkata Knight Riders’ Potential Playing XI- Quinton Dickock (wicketkeeper), Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Sunil Naren, Harshit Rana, Enrique Nortze/Spencer Johnson and Varun Chakraborty.

Impact Player- Mayank Markande

RCB’s possible playing XI- Phil Salat, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood/Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Dar Salam and Yash Dayal.

Impact sub- Suyesh Sharma

IPL 2025 is going to start from today. Today is the first match of the tournament to be played between KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders) and RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore). The captaincy of Bangalore team has been given to Rajat Patidar. At the same time, Ajinkya Rahane will handle the captaincy of Kolkata Knight Riders. Both teams have got new captains this time. Kolkata’s team will come out with the intention of re -earning their title, while Bangalore’s team will be seen trying in the field for the first title.

You can watch all the matches of IPL 2025 live on your TV, mobile, laptop etc. sitting at home. The match can also be seen for free on the online platform. We are giving you complete information about this here.

When will KKR vs RCB match live match?

Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (KKR vs RCB) match will be played on 22 March today.

Where will KKR vs RCB match live match be played?

The Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (KKR vs RCB) will be played at the Eden Gardens Cricket Stadium in Kolkata.

KKR vs RCB Match Live will start?

The Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (KKR vs RCB) match will start today at 7.30 PM.

How to see KKR vs RCB Match Live Match Live?

You can watch the Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bangalore (KKR vs RCB) match on TV with the rights Star Sports. That is, you can watch its live telecast on Star Sports Network.

How to watch KKR vs RCB Match Live Match online?

You can also watch KKR vs RCB Match Live Match online. The match can be livestream at Jiohotstar. The match will be streaming free for geographstar customers. Or you already have such a mobile recharge plan activated in which you can see the match free.

IPL 2025, KKR vs RCB Live Streaming: The first match of IPL 2025 will be played on Saturday. Teams of Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore are fully prepared for this match. Fans will be able to watch this match live sitting at home. The live broadcast of IPL can be seen on both TV and mobile apps. The interesting thing is that fans will be able to watch IPL free this time too. But there is a condition for this.

Actually, Jio Cinema and Disney Plus Hotstar have been merged. The previous season of IPL was completely free on Jio cinema. But this time a condition has been kept. If Jio users recharge Rs 299 or more, then the subscription of geiotstar will be found free. In such a situation, IPL 2025 can be enjoyed for free. This offer is valid for the IPL starting from March 22. If you are not recharging Jio, then you have to take a subscription of at least Rs 149.

Where will you be able to watch the match live on TV –

The live broadcast of IPL 2025 can be seen on Star Sports Network. The special thing is that you will also be able to hear its commentary in many regional languages. Along with Hindi and English, there will be commentary in Tamil and Telugu. It includes more languages. You can also get an option to watch some matches of IPL for free on TV. Some matches can look free on Star Utsav Movies Channel. However, official information has not yet been received about this.

Opening ceremony will be done before RCB -KKR match –

Opening ceremony will be organized before IPL 2025. Many Bollywood veterans will be involved in this. The opening ceremony will be held on 22 March at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patni and Karan Aujla have been invited from the IPL.

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