KKR vs RCB to Kick Off IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens
According to a Cricbuzz report, the IPL 2025 opener will feature Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22 at Eden Gardens. The tournament final is also scheduled at the same venue on May 25. The second match will see Sunrisers Hyderabad take on Rajasthan Royals on March 23 in Uppal. Additional matches will be played in Guwahati and Dharamsala. KKR dominated RCB last season, winning both encounters. Meanwhile, RCB has appointed Rajat Patidar as captain, while KKR is yet to announce its skipper. The BCCI has not released the full schedule yet.
For the IPL 2025 season, reports suggest that Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the tournament opener on March 22 at Eden Gardens. The final is also set to take place at the same venue on May 25. Unlike previous years, the defending champions will not host the first game.
The second match, on March 23, will see Sunrisers Hyderabad playing against Rajasthan Royals in Hyderabad. The tournament will feature matches at regular home venues, with Guwahati and Dharamsala serving as secondary home grounds for Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings, respectively.
KKR and RCB share a fierce rivalry, with KKR dominating both encounters last season. Gautam Gambhir, a former KKR captain, has publicly expressed his strong competitive spirit against RCB, citing their high-profile stature despite never winning the IPL.
In team updates, RCB has appointed Rajat Patidar as captain, while KKR has yet to announce theirs, with Venkatesh Iyer among the potential candidates. The full schedule from the BCCI is still awaited, but key dates have been shared with franchises. The IPL 2025 season promises intense competition and high-stakes clashes between top teams.
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