When Will KKR vs RCB 1st IPL 2025 Match Start?

Sakshi Sharma

RCB vs KKR IPL 2025 (Source:@six_hitters,x.com)RCB vs KKR IPL 2025 (Source:@six_hitters,x.com)

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The 2025 IPL season is gearing up for a thrilling start with the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening match at Eden Gardens on March 22, 2025. This encounter will mark the second time these two teams meet in an IPL season opener, the first being in 2008 during the inaugural match.

KKR, with a new captain Ajinkya Rahane and some fresh faces in the squad like players Quinton de kock, Anrich Nortje will look to continue their dominance over RCB. On the other hand, RCB will pin their hopes on Virat Kohli to lead them to a victorious start. 

Both RCB and KKR had a memorable IPL season last year. While KKR clinched their third IPL title, RCB qualified for the eliminator of the competition. It is important to mention that the there is a high chance that the match might get canceled due to heavy rainfall in Kolkata.

When Will The KKR vs RCB 1st IPL 2025 Match Start?

The first match of the IPL 2025 between KKR and RCB will be played on Saturday, March 22, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The live action will begin at 7:30 PM IST.

What Happened The Last Time These Two Teams Met In IPL?

The last time these teams met was on April 21, 2024, at Eden Gardens, where KKR secured a thrilling win by just 1 run. KKR posted an impressive total of 222 runs, powered by Shreyas Iyer and Phil Salt's excellent performances. Despite a valiant effort from RCB, led by Will Jacks, Rajat Patidar, and Dinesh Karthik, they fell short in the chase.