RCB Defeats KKR in IPL 2025 Opener

The IPL 2025 season began with an exciting match where Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens. KKR, led by new captain Ajinkya Rahane, set a target of 175, highlighted by Rahane's 56 runs and Sunil Narine's 44. However, RCB's bowlers, particularly Krunal Pandya with 3 wickets, curtailed KKR's innings. RCB's chase was driven by Virat Kohli's 50 and Phil Salt's 56 against his former team, with captain Rajat Patidar contributing an aggressive 34. This victory marks a strong start for RCB in the tournament, despite the rain threats and changes in team leadership for both sides.