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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.

Mumbai Indians' Vignesh Puthur (L) celebrates with his captain Suryakumar Yadav after taking the wicket of Chennai Super Kings' Shivam Dube
Cricket - Indian Premier League - IPL - Sunrisers Hyderabad v Rajasthan Royals - Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium, Hyderabad, India - March 23, 2025 Sunrisers Hyderabad's Pat Cummins in action REUTERS/Stringer
MS Dhoni's lightning-fast reflexes resulted in the stumping of Mumbai Indians batter Suryakumar Yadav in just 0.12 seconds
Royal Challengers Bangalore's Virat Kohli with Shah Rukh Khan before the match. REUTERS/Abhijit Addya

Overview

  • 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.