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The greatest cricket league's grand opening is on the horizon and KKR will be facing RCB for the first match of IPL 2025. The match will be live on March 21 at 7:30 PM IST and will be hosted by the Knights at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Both teams will enter the contest with new captains, adding intrigue to the high-profile encounter. Ajinkya Rahane leads KKR, while Rajat Patidar will guide RCB this season. With revamped teams and new leaders, RCB will aim to dispel the curses as they attempt to break KKR's hopes from the very first match.
However, with KKR dominating their head-to-head record by winning 20 out of 34 matches, they hold a slight edge. Hence, RCB's road to breaking KKR's dominance on them will not be going to a cakewalk.
3. Virat Kohli
Why Will Virat Kohli Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?
King Kohli has always been one of the top performers in IPL throughout the season with the bat and the 18th edition might not be very different. Virat boasts a modest strike rate of 130.2 at Eden Gardens and an average of 38.5 runs against KKR. It backs him as a reliable scorer who can guarantee fantasy points.
Also, as an opener and in no. 3 position, Virat shows remarkable composure at Eden Gardens as he scored 369 runs in 11 matches at an average of 41.0 in these positions. Hence, he will be a reliable pick as a fantasy captain.
2. Andre Russell
Why Will Andre Russell Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?
Andre Russell the muscle boasts absolute dominance in both batting and bowling departments making him a key contributor as fantasy captains. He boasts a massive strike rate of 174.93 in his IPL career and a bowling economy rate of 9.36 with 115 wickets.
Against RCB, Russell boasts a strike rate of 205.2 and scalped 12 wickets in 14 outings which speaks for his credibility in both the departments as a fantasy captain.
1. Sunil Narine
Why Will Sunil Narine Be A Good Choice As The Captain Or Vice-captain?
Sunil Narine will be the undisputable choice as a fantasy leader against RCB. The recent bowler turned pinch hitter has been crucial against RCB in many wins both with the ball and the bat. While his highest score against the franchise stands at 54, he boasts a strike rate of 191.7, showing intent.
His bowling dismissals of 23 wickets at best figures of 4/20 further imply his effectiveness against the team. Notably, he also has a very low economy rate of 6.40 against RCB which further strengthens his case as a fantasy captain.
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