IPL 2025 Match 1: KKR vs RCB Preview, Pitch & Weather Report, Predicted XI, Dream11 Team, & Live Streaming Details

Mar 22, Sat, IPL 2025 Match 1

Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 1st Match
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Match starts at Mar 22, PST 7:00 PM | 02:00 PM GMT | 07:30 PM LOCAL

IPL 2025 Match 1 Preview

The highly anticipated opening match of the IPL 2025 season will see Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens. Both teams have revamped their squads and will be eager to kick off their campaign with a win.

KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, boast a strong mix of experience and explosive hitters, with Quinton de Kock and Andre Russell playing key roles. Meanwhile, RCB will rely on their batting firepower, featuring Virat Kohli, Tim David, and Liam Livingstone, with Rajat Patidar leading the side.

With Eden Gardens historically favouring batters, fans can expect a high-scoring encounter to open the season.

Pitch and Weather Report

• The Eden Gardens pitch is traditionally batting-friendly, with spinners getting some assistance as the game progresses.
• Fast bowlers may find swing in the early overs, but batters will dominate once the ball gets older.
• The weather forecast predicts clear skies and a temperature of 22 degrees celsius, ensuring a full match without interruptions.

Probable Playing XI for IPL 2025 Match 1

Kolkata Knight Riders:

1. Quinton de Kock (wk)
2. Rinku Singh
3. Ajinkya Rahane (C)
4. Venkatesh Iyer
5. Ramandeep Singh
6. Andre Russell
7. Sunil Narine
8. Vaibhav Arora
9. Varun Chakravarthy
10. Harshit Rana
11. Spencer Johnson

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:

1. Philip Salt (wk)
2. Virat Kohli
3. Tim David
4. Jitesh Sharma
5. Rajat Patidar (C)
6. Liam Livingstone
7. Krunal Pandya
8. Yash Dayal
9. Josh Hazlewood
10. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
11. Suyash Sharma

Dream11 Team Prediction

Wicketkeepers: Quinton de Kock, Philip Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh
All-rounders: Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone, Sunil Narine
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Varun Chakravarthy, Spencer Johnson

Captain: Andre Russell
Vice-Captain: Virat Kohli

Where to Watch IPL 2025 Match 1 Live?

Here’s a breakdown of where you can catch the IPL 2025 action globally: