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Sat, 22 March 2025

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22:54

RCB 177-3 (16.2 Ovs) vs KKR 174-8 | SCORECARD

A statement win indeed from RCB! They've absolutely hammered KKR away.

The tone was set right at the top-Phil Salt and Virat Kohli came out blazing in the powerplay, making full use of the platform. Salt's explosive 56 off 31 and Kohli's calm yet dominant fifty laid the perfect foundation. From there, it was cruise control.

RCB never let the required rate climb, and even after a couple of wickets, Patidar and Livingstone ensured there were no hiccups. A clinical, all-round performance-batting, bowling, and strategy all spot on.

This was RCB flexing their muscles.

22:54

RCB crush KKR by 7 wickets

RCB 177-3 (16.2 Ovs) vs KKR 174-8 | SCORECARD

Spencer Johnson returns, but Livingstone finishes it in style! Welcomes him with a massive six, and follows it up with a crunching boundary to seal the deal.

RCB win by 7 wickets with 22 balls to spare!

A commanding chase, capped off with flair.

22:45

Patidar departs but RCB unstoppable

RCB 167-3 (16 Ovs) vs KKR 174-8 | SCORECARD

Vaibhav Arora returns. Kohli works the first ball for a single to long-on.

Patidar picks up where he left off -slams a boundary! But he looks to go again, pulls one straight to deep midwicket. Rinku Singh settles under it and takes it cleanly.

Patidar departs after a fiery cameo - 34 off just 16 balls.

A fine knock that's brought RCB within touching distance.

Livingstone walks in and wastes no time-gets off the mark with a crisp boundary! Ducks under a sharp bouncer next, safely collected by the keeper. He and Kohli rotate strike to close out the over.

10 runs and a wicket off it. After 16 overs, RCB are 167-3.

Just 8 needed from 24 balls now-this chase is all but wrapped up.

22:38

RCB racing to victory

RCB 157-2 (15 Ovs) vs KKR 174-8 | SCORECARD

Narine bowls out his spell. Kohli nudges a single before Patidar launches him for a massive six. The duo rotates strike smartly after that.11 runs came off the over - RCB 138-2 after 14 overs.

Harshit Rana returns. Kohli adds a single, and then it's all Patidar!

Back-to-back boundaries, followed by a couple to fine leg, and then two more crisp boundaries to cap off the over. He's in a real hurry to wrap this up!19 runs came off it- after 15 overs, RCB are cruising at 157-2. They need just 18 from 30 balls.

22:32

Kohli brings up his fifty in style

RCB 127-2 (13 Ovs) vs KKR 174-8 | SCORECARD

Harshit Rana returns to the attack. Patidar starts cautiously, defending the first two deliveries, then picks up a couple. Follows it up with a single to long-on.

Then it's Kohli's moment-he brings up his fifty in style, slamming a boundary to reach the milestone. A composed, well-paced knock. He ends the over with a single.

8 runs came off the 13th over. RCB are 127-2.

22:28

Padikkal departs for 10

RCB 119-2 (12 Ovs) vs KKR 174-8 | SCORECARD

Narine continues, and keeps things tight. Kohli and Padikkal manage a single each early in the over. But then Padikkal tries to take him on-mistimes it and holes out to Ramandeep at deep midwicket. He departs for 10 off 10 balls.

Skipper Rajat Patidar walks in and plays it safe, defending one and getting off the mark with a single on the last ball.

Just 4 runs and a wicket off the 12th over. RCB are 119/2.

22:20

Padikkal survives scare

RCB 115-1 (11 Ovs) vs KKR 174-8 | SCORECARD

Narine continues. Padikkal picks up a single first ball. Kohli misses one but rotates strike next. A couple of flatter ones on off and leg stump are nudged around for singles. Drama off the last ball-Padikkal slips while turning for a second run, but Rinku's throw from deep midwicket is off target. Padikkal makes it back and ends the over with a boundary.8 runs off the 10th, RCB are 104-1.

Varun brought on to finish his spell early. Kohli and Padikkal take a single each to start. Then Kohli launches one-massive six! A few more singles follow to keep the scoreboard ticking.11 runs from the 11th over, RCB are 115-1. They now need 60 off 54 balls.

22:13

Varun ends Salt's 50 abruptly

RCB 96-1 (9 Ovs) vs KKR 174-8 | SCORECARD

Sunil Narine is brought into the attack and does exactly what KKR needed-slows things down. Just 5 singles from the over.

After 8 overs, RCB are 91-0.

Varun continues and Salt greets him with a boundary, but then- big moment! He goes for the cut, gets a thick edge, and Spencer Johnson takes a sharp catch at short third. Salt departs for a breezy 56 off 31 balls.

Devdutt Padikkal walks in at No. 3. He defends a couple and gets off the mark with a single off the last ball.

Just 5 runs and a wicket from the over. After 9 overs, RCB are 96-1. They need 79 off 66 balls.

22:06

Phil Salt brings up his fifty

RCB 86-0 (7 Ovs) vs KKR 174-8 | SCORECARD

Varun Chakravarthy continues. Kohli starts with a dot, then slams a boundary through covers-vintage stuff. Rotates strike next ball. Salt is beaten outside off, then drives a fuller one to long-off for a single-brings up his fifty in just 25 balls!

Dot to end the over.6 runs off it. After 7 overs, RCB are cruising at 86-0.

22:03

Kohli gets a lifeline on 26

RCB 81-0 (6 Ovs) vs KKR 174-8 | SCORECARD

Harshit Rana into the attack. Starts with a beauty that beats Kohli first up. Follows it with a short one-Kohli nudges for a single. Salt ducks under the next, then takes a quick one. Kohli taps and runs hard-two more. Drama off the last ball! Ramandeep Singh drops a sitter at cover and seems to have injured himself in the process. Kohli survives on 26.

Just 6 runs off the over, but a big moment with that drop. After 6 overs, RCB are 81-0.

21:54

RCB's fireworks continue

RCB 75-0 (5 Ovs) vs KKR 174-8 | SCORECARD

Varun Chakravarthy brought in early to put the brakes on, but Salt is having none of it! Kohli rotates strike with a single, then it's Salt carnage-takes full toll of a misfield for two, then launches into mayhem mode with three boundaries and a massive six to light up Eden Gardens.21 runs off the over-after 4, RCB are blazing away at 58-0!

Spencer Johnson continues, but Kohli greets him with back-to-back sixes-clean, towering hits that have the crowd on their feet! He mistimes one for a rare dot, then rotates strike with a single. Salt, just two short of a fifty, plays one to point for no run but finishes the over with a crisp boundary.

17 runs off the over. After 5, RCB are 75-0. Salt racing on 48 off 21-this is pure fireworks!

21:46

Salt's sixes, classic Kohli tear KKR apart

RCB 37-0 (3 Ovs) vs KKR 174-8 | SCORECARD

Arora continues, but Salt is in no mood to hold back-cracks a four and follows it up with a towering six! A single to rotate strike, and now Kohli steps in with a classy boundary of his own. Another single, and Salt finishes the over with yet another four.

Brutal hitting! 20 runs off it-after 3 overs, RCB are flying at 37-0.

21:40

KKR collapse 174-8, it is enough?

RCB 17-0 (2 Ovs) vs KKR 174-8 | SCORECARD

Here come the RCB openers-Phil Salt and Virat Kohli-walking out to chase 175.

KKR bring in Vaibhav Arora as their Impact Player, replacing Raghuvanshi. Arora takes the new ball. Salt gets going right away with a boundary. A wide follows, but de Kock does well to prevent extra runs. Salt misses the next, then taps one to point for no run. A quick single rotates strike. Kohli, playing his 400th T20 match, announces himself with a trademark boundary and wraps up the over with a couple.

Solid start-12 off the first. RCB are 12-0.

Spencer Johnson, making his KKR debut, charges in from over the wicket with a wide slip in place. A fiery start-Salt is beaten twice in a row. But he responds with a crisp boundary to release some pressure. A dot to cover, then one back to the bowler. The over ends with a leg bye. Just 5 off it-after 2 overs, RCB are 17-0.

21:25

KKR collapse 174-8, it is enough?

KKR 174-8 (20 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

KKR collapse to 174 after a flying start, squandering a platform that once promised 200. Rahane and Narine's 103-run stand had them cruising, but RCB roared back'-thanks to a game-changing spell from Krunal Pandya.

Rasikh Dar broke the stand by removing Narine, and Krunal took over, scalping Rahane, Venkatesh, and Rinku.

RCB's pace-off strategy worked wonders, while KKR's poor shot selection under pressure sealed their slide. A strong comeback, and a rare bowling masterclass from RCB.

21:16

KKR collapse 174-8, it is enough?

KKR 174-8 (20 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

Josh Hazlewood takes the ball for the final over.Harshit Rana starts with a solid defense. A short one follows- Rana swings and misses. Another short ball, another miss. He checks with the square-leg umpire for a possible wide, but it's not given.

Finally, Rana connects! Cracks a boundary to midwicket. But he's gone the very next ball-skies it high and Jitesh Sharma settles under it calmly.

Spencer Johnson is the last man in. He gets a single off the final ball to wrap up the innings.

Just 5 runs and a wicket in the final over-Hazlewood keeps it tight. KKR finish on 174-8 after 20 overs.

21:10

Raghuvanshi departs, KKR 7 down

KKR 169-7 (19 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

Yash Dayal returns for the penultimate over. Raghuvanshi and Ramandeep start with singles, keeping the scoreboard ticking. But then-WICKET! A faint edge and Raghuvanshi is caught behind! He walks back after a handy 30 off 22 balls.

Harshit Rana is the new batter and gets off the mark right away with a single. A quiet over with a crucial breakthrough. After 19 overs, KKR are 169-7.

21:07

Krunal's triple strike leaves KKR in tatters

KKR 165-6 (18 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

RCB bring on their Impact Sub- Devdutt Padikkal replaces Suyash Sharma. Livingstone is back to kick off the death overs.

Raghuvanshi and Ramandeep play it safe, rotating the strike but unable to find the boundary. Just 4 singles come off the over. After 17 overs, KKR are 155-6.

Josh Hazlewood returns for his final spell. He beats Raghuvanshi first up, but the youngster responds with a single. Ramandeep follows with one of his own. Then comes the big shot-Raghuvanshi launches a massive six! A couple of singles to finish things off.

A solid over for KKR-10 runs from it. After 18 overs, they're 165-6.

20:56

Krunal's triple strike leaves KKR in tatters

KKR 151-6 (16 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

Liam Livingstone comes into the attack for the 14th over. Raghuvanshi and Rinku rotate the strike smartly, working the gaps and dealing mostly in singles. A short one from Livingstone is punished- Rinku pulls it away for four. A steady over, 10 runs come off it. After 14 overs, KKR are 141-4.

Krunal Pandya continues and keeps it tight once again. The batters stick to singles, but Krunal strikes again! He finishes his spell in style, hitting the top of off stump to dismiss Rinku for 12 off 10 balls. Just 4 runs and a wicket from the over-Krunal ends with a superb spell. After 15 overs, KKR are 145-5.

Andre Russell strides out to the middle as the new batter. Suyash Sharma returns for his final over.

Raghuvanshi starts with a single. Russell defends the first ball he faces, then muscles the next one for a boundary. But Suyash has the last laugh-WICKET! A deceptive googly does the trick, and Russell is bowled for just 4 off 3 balls.

Ramandeep Singh is the new man in. He defends cautiously and finishes the over with a single. A tidy over with a big breakthrough-6 runs and a wicket. After 16 overs, KKR are 151-6.

20:44

Krunal strikes again, KKR 4 down

KKR 131-4 (13 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

Suyash Sharma continues. Raghuvanshi picks up a single to start. Iyer plays one towards point-no run. But he finds the gap next ball and cracks a boundary, then rotates strike with a single. Raghuvanshi takes over, unleashing back-to-back boundaries to keep the scoreboard ticking.

A productive over-14 runs off it. After 12 overs, KKR are 124-3.

Krunal Pandya carries on and begins with a wide.

WICKET! Clean bowled! His change of pace completely deceives Venkatesh Iyer, who departs for 6 off 7. Rinku Singh walks in and gets off the mark with a single. Raghuvanshi rotates strike with one of his own. A quieter over, but an important breakthrough for RCB.

20:35

KKR lose Narine, Rahane in quick succession

KKR 110-3 (11 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

Venkatesh Iyer walks in as the new batter. Krunal Pandya returns to the attack.

Rahane picks up a single, and Iyer gets off the mark with one too. But then comes the breakthrough-Krunal to Rahane, out! A mistimed pull goes straight to Rasikh Salam at deep backward square leg. Rahane departs for a well-made 56 off 31 balls.

Youngster Angkrish Raghuvanshi steps in and gets off the mark with a single. Iyer defends the final two balls quietly. Just 3 runs and a crucial wicket from the over-after 11, KKR are 110-3.

20:26

Narines explosive 44 ends

KKR 107-2 (10 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

But he makes up for it in style, launching a massive six that sends the crowd into a frenzy. KKR's run fest continues' or does it?

No!!! Narine goes after a wide one, gets a thick edge, and Jitesh takes a sharp catch behind the stumps. Narine walks back for a blazing 44 off 26.A high-energy over-11 runs and a wicket.

At the halfway mark, KKR are 107-2 after 10 overs.

20:21

Rahane's fiery 50 leaves RCB reeling

KKR 96-1 (9 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

Suyash Sharma continues, but starts with one down the leg side-called a wide. Rahane makes him pay in style, launching a massive six to bring up his fifty in just 25 balls!

He follows it up with a couple, then mistimes one for a single. Narine takes charge next-smashes one hard for two, then sends the following delivery soaring for a huge six. Suyash can only sigh. The over ends with a crunching boundary.

A big one for KKR-22 runs off it. After 9 overs, they're cruising at 96-1.

20:15

Rahane's sixes light up Eden Gardens

KKR 74-1 (8 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

Suyash Sharma comes on to bowl his first over in RCB colours, operating over the wicket. Rahane lets the first one go, but pounces on the next- short and wide-and crunches it for four. He moves to 43 off 22 balls. The rest of the over is more measured, with a few solid defensive strokes. A single off the last ball wraps it up. Just 5 runs from the over- after 7, KKR are 65-1.

Rasikh Dar returns to the attack. First ball, Rahane misses the flick and is struck on the padloud appeal from Dar and Jitesh, but its clearly sliding down leg. No review taken. The next delivery also drifts down leg and is called wide. A well-executed wide yorker follows- just a single as Jitesh saves a certain boundary with sharp glovework.

Rahane mistimes the next but sneaks a single, moving to 45 off 24. Another short one from Dar- called wide again. Narine swings and misses but makes up for it with a boundary off the next ball. A dot to finish. Nine runs from the over- after 8 overs, KKR are 74-1.

20:06

Rahane's sixes light up Eden Gardens

KKR 60-1 (6 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

Patidar shuffles the deck- here comes Krunal Pandya, making his IPL debut for RCB. But Sunil Narine gives him a fiery welcome, launching his first ball for a towering six. A single follows, then two rare dots. But Rahane finishes the over in style with back-to-back boundaries.

15 runs off it- KKR move to 40- 1 after 5 overs.

Yash Dayal returns, now from over the wicket. Narine greets him with a crunching four, then adds a single. Rahane takes over- piercing the field for a boundary, then sending the next ball soaring for six. He's in top gear now, finding the gap again for another four. A single to end the over.

A massive 19 runs come from it as the powerplay wraps up- KKR are 60-1 after 6.

19:52

Rahane explodes! 16 runs in an over

KKR 25-1 (4 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

Rasikh Dar is into the attack now. Rahane starts with a dot to cover, but then the fireworks begin. A delivery drifting onto the pads is flicked away for four. The next ball- hammered straight into the stands for a massive six. A cautious poke to backward point follows, before Rahane steps out and launches another one into the crowd. A dot to finish, but a big over nonetheless- 16 runs off it. After 4 overs, KKR are 25-1.

19:47

Narine, Rahane struggle

KKR 9-1 (3 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

Yash Dayal shares the new ball from the other end.

There's a huge appeal off his very first deliveryJitesh is confident, but Patidar decides against the review. Narine plays it safe, defending the next three before finally getting off the mark with a single. Rahane swings and misses. Just one run off the overKKR are 5-1 after 2.

Hazlewood continues. Narine defends a couple before swinging and missing twice. Then comes a lucky breaka top edge flies over the keepers head for four. Narine blocks out the rest. After 3 overs, KKR move to 9-1.

19:41

De Kock from dropped to OUT in 5 balls

KKR 4-1 (1 Ovs) vs RCB | SCORECARD

RCB players taking their positions. Opening the innings for KKR are two left-handers- Sunil Narine and Quinton de Kock.

Josh Hazlewood with the new ball, operating over the wicket with a wide slip in place.

De Kock gets going with a boundary after a dot ball, but the drama unfolds quickly. He skies one straight upshould've been a simple catchbut Suyash Sharma puts it down! A golden reprieve for the South African... but he can't make it count.

Just two balls later, De Kock edges one, and this time, Jitesh Sharma makes no mistake behind the stumps. De Kock walks back for 4 off 5 balls.

Ajinkya Rahane strides out to join Narine in the middle.

19:32

Here are the playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Philip Salt(w), Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

Impact Subs: Devdutt Padikkal, Abhinandan Singh, Manoj Bhandage, Romario Shepherd, Swapnil Singh

Kolkata Knight Riders: Quinton de Kock(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.

Impact Subs: Anrich Nortje, Manish Pandey, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia

19:28

RCB win 1st toss of IPL 2025, opt to bowl

The toss goes to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who choose to field.

RCB skipper Rajat Patidar said, 'Weve chosen to bowl firstthe pitch looks hard. Its amazing to lead RCB and a big learning opportunity. Weve trained well over the last couple of weeks. Still figuring out the impact player rule! Were also playing 3 pacers and 2 spinners.'

Ajinkya Rahane, said 'Honoured to lead this team. Preparations been solid with a consistent core. Well look to put runs on the board and defend. Its about giving players freedom and playing as a unit. Were going in with 3 pacers and 2 spinners.'

19:06

SRK's sweet salute as IPL hits the Big 18

A gigantic cake makes its way onto the stage as Shah Rukh Khan declares, "The IPL has reached its adulthood,' marking the league's milestone 18th year in style.

18:57

Kohli shocked by SRK's 'OG' tribute

The night sky exploded with fireworks, signaling the grand finale of the opening ceremony.

Shah Rukh Khan, ever the showman, returned to the stage, his trademark wit igniting the crowd into a frenzy.

Then, in a moment that sent a tidal wave of cheers through Eden Gardens, SRK welcomed the 'OG of IPL,' Virat Kohli.

The stadium chanted his name.

"The bold generation is coming up very strongly, the old generation is still here trying to create more memories," Kohli remarked, before SRK introduced KKR's own rising star, Rinku Singh, to the roaring audience.

18:42

Disha dazzles as Eden comes alive

Disha Patani lights up the stage with her electrifying performance, adding a touch of Bollywood glamour to the evening.

And now, it's time to crank up the energy- Karun Ahuja takes over with a power-packed rap performance that's sure to get the crowd buzzing.

18:26

Shreya Ghoshal's Eden Gardens spell

Eden Gardens is bathed in a symphony of sound, as Shreya Ghoshal, accompanied by a celestial choir and a string section of violinists, weaves a spellbinding musical.

18:22

SRK's message, Shreya Ghoshal's magic

Shah Rukh Khan, Kolkata's beloved icon, brings the City of Joy to its feet!

Calling the IPL 'the greatest cricketing event in the world,' he sets the tone for the night.

His heartfelt welcome and declaration of the IPL's grandeur kick off an unforgettable night, featuring mesmerising performances by Shreya Ghoshal.

18:04

Lights, music and hint of purple magic

The stadium is quickly filling up as preparations for the opening ceremony are in full swing. Scheduled to begin at 6:15 pm, the buzz is building.

17:46

Bright skies! KKR vs RCB IPL opener set to go ahead

After heavy rainfall threatened the IPL 2025 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, the skies have cleared, and the match is set to proceed as scheduled.

Earlier, an orange alert had been issued due to persistent showers that disrupted practice sessions and raised concerns about a possible washout.

However, with the sun now shining brightly, fans can look forward to an exciting start to the season.'

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