RCB Secures Dominant Victory Over KKR in IPL 2025 Opener

Virat Kohli's unbeaten 59 and Krunal Pandya's three-wicket haul lead Bengaluru to a commanding seven-wicket win after a star-studded opening ceremony.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets, successfully chasing 175 in just 16.2 overs.
Virat Kohli scored an unbeaten 59 off 36 balls, anchoring the chase alongside Phil Salt, who contributed a quickfire 56 off 31 balls.
Krunal Pandya's standout bowling performance (3/29) restricted KKR to 174/8, earning him the Player of the Match award.
Ajinkya Rahane impressed with a 56-run knock for KKR, sharing a 103-run partnership with Sunil Narine, but the team faltered in the second half of their innings.
The IPL 2025 season kicked off with a vibrant opening ceremony at Eden Gardens, featuring performances by Shah Rukh Khan, Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patani, and Karan Aujla.