RCB beat KKR by seven wickets in IPL 2025 opener at Eden Gardens
Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets in the opening match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 22 March 2025.
Summary
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), led by Rajat Patidar, beat Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in the opening match of the 18th IPL season at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on 22 March 2025. KKR made 174 for 8, with Ajinkya Rahane scoring 56, and RCB chased it down at 177 for 3 in 16.2 overs, with Virat Kohli unbeaten on 59 and Phil Salt making 56. Krunal Pandya was Player of the Match for figures of 3 for 29.
Key facts
- Date
- 22 March 2025, Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Result
- RCB beat KKR by 7 wickets
- Scores
- KKR 174/8; RCB 177/3 in 16.2 overs
- Player of the Match
- Krunal Pandya (3/29)
- RCB captain
- Rajat Patidar
- Season
- 18th IPL season
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Who was Player of the Match in the IPL 2025 opener between KKR and RCB on 22 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Krunal Pandya
Krunal Pandya was Player of the Match for figures of 3 for 29 as RCB won by seven wickets.
Who captained Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their win in the IPL 2025 opener on 22 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rajat Patidar
The Rajat Patidar-led RCB beat KKR by seven wickets at Eden Gardens.