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RCB Beats KKR In IPL 2025, Heather Knight Quits Captaincy - March 22 Cricket Highlights

Akshita Patel

Top 5 cricket highlights for March 22 [Source: @IPL, @srhnation/X.com]Top 5 cricket highlights for March 22 [Source: @IPL, @srhnation/X.com]

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March 22 was a special date for Indian fans as the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicked off at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. RCB faced KKR in what turned out to be an entertaining clash.

Apart from IPL, the world of cricket was buzzing with many more interesting storylines. England Women have received a jolt with regards to their leader. Moreover, New Zealand also faced a setback in the ongoing T20I series against Pakistan.

Here’s a brief summary of the top 5 storylines that dominated headlines in the world of cricket on March 22.

RCB Beats KKR In Dominant Win

RCB beat defending champions KKR in the IPL 2025 season opener. KKR batted first to post 174 runs on the board after Ajinkya Rahane and Quinton de Kock stitched a 103-run partnership. However, Phil Salt (56) and Virat Kohli (59) snatched the game away, with a half-century each. RCB had 80 runs on the board in the powerplay. Moreover, Rajat Patidar added a quick 34 off just 16 balls and RCB chased down the total in just 16.2 overs to take home a dominant 7-wicket win.

Heather Knight Steps Down As ENG-W Captain

Heather Knight has officially stepped down as England Women's captain after an extraordinary nine-year tenure, marking the end of an era in English cricket. Under her leadership, England clinched the historic 2017 ICC Women’s World Cup on home soil and reached multiple ICC finals. This move comes after England’s recent challenges in international cricket, including a T20 World Cup exit and Ashes heartbreak.

New Zealand Lose Matt Henry Amid T20I Series Vs Pakistan

New Zealand’s pace attack has suffered a major setback as Matt Henry has been ruled out of the remaining T20Is against Pakistan due to a shoulder injury sustained during the Champions Trophy 2025 semi-final. In Henry’s absence, Zak Foulkes retains his spot, while Will O’Rourke replaces Kyle Jamieson for the final two matches. The five-game series is currently dominated by New Zealand with a 2-1 lead.

KL Rahul Joins DC Camp For IPL 2025

Delhi Capitals have received a massive boost as their ₹14 crore signing, KL Rahul, has officially joined the squad ahead of their IPL 2025 opener against Lucknow Super Giants on March 24. While initial reports suggested he might miss the first few games due to personal commitments, his arrival hints at a likely debut for DC against his former team. 

Irfan Pathan Reportedly Sacked By Star Sport

Former India all-rounder, Irfan Pathan, a regular in the commentary box, was absent from the official broadcaster’s lineup for KKR vs RCB IPL game. Reports suggest Pathan was sacked after multiple Indian cricketers accused him of biased analysis and running personal agendas. Allegedly, one player even blocked his number after being displeased with his remarks during the Australia series.