Cricket fans, the IPL 2025 showdown between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is off to an exciting start!

KKR has taken an early lead, thanks to a solid partnership between Ajinkya Rahane and Sunil Narine. Stay tuned for live updates, key moments, and expert insights!

Match Highlights So Far

RCB started well, with Josh Hazlewood striking early by dismissing Quinton de Kock in the very first over. But KKR bounced back quickly!

Ajinkya Rahane played aggressively, scoring fast runs during the powerplay.

Alongside Sunil Narine, he built a crucial 50-run partnership, putting KKR in a commanding position.

RCB’s Surprising Team Selection

One of the biggest shocks before the match was RCB’s team selection.

They left out experienced pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar, not just from the playing XI but also from the impact substitutes.

This decision has surprised many, especially considering his strong record in IPL history.

Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Playing XI: 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

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

Playing XI: 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

What’s Next?

KKR is in control after a strong powerplay, but RCB will be looking to fight back.

Will Rahane and Narine continue their impressive form, or will RCB’s bowlers find a way to turn things around?

Stay with us for live updates, expert analysis, and all the action from IPL 2025!