RCB Triumphs Over KKR in IPL 2025 Opener with Kohli and Pandya Shining

Royal Challengers Bengaluru started their IPL 2025 campaign strong, defeating defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets at Eden Gardens.

Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 59, leading RCB's successful chase of 175 runs with support from Phil Salt, who contributed 56 runs in a 95-run opening stand.
Krunal Pandya's impressive bowling figures of 3/29, including key dismissals of Rahane and Venkatesh Iyer, earned him Player of the Match honors.
Ajinkya Rahane, KKR's new captain, impressed with a 31-ball 56, forming a 103-run partnership with Sunil Narine, who scored 44 runs.
RCB's disciplined bowling, led by Josh Hazlewood (2/22) and Pandya, restricted KKR to 174/8 despite their explosive start in the powerplay.
The IPL 2025 opening ceremony featured star performances by Shah Rukh Khan, Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patani, and Karan Aujla, blending cricket and entertainment.