RCB Triumphs Over KKR in IPL 2025 Opener with Kohli, Salt, and Pandya Shining
Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured a seven-wicket victory against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders, starting the season with standout performances and a revamped viewer experience.
- Virat Kohli anchored RCB's chase with an unbeaten 59, complemented by Phil Salt's explosive 56 off 31 balls, as the team reached the target of 175 in just 16.2 overs.
- Krunal Pandya's disciplined bowling (3/29) dismantled KKR's middle order, earning him the Player of the Match award.
- KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane's 56 and Sunil Narine's 44 laid a strong foundation, but the team faltered in the second half of their innings, ending at 174/8.
- The IPL 2025 season debuted with a grand opening ceremony featuring Shah Rukh Khan, Virat Kohli, and Rinku Singh, blending cricket and entertainment.
- Enhanced broadcasting features, including multi-cam feeds and Indian Sign Language support, were introduced to improve accessibility and engagement for fans.
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