The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League will kick off with a blockbuster opening clash that will see Kolkata Knight Riders face Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This will be the first time since in the inaugural season when the two sides are playing the opening match.
For those unfamiliar, the two teams faced off in the inaugural IPL match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, marking the beginning of what would become one of the most prestigious sporting leagues in the world. Brendon McCullum made an unforgettable impact, scoring 158, a record that still holds as the second-highest individual score in IPL history.
Both teams have seen a change in leadership ahead of the 2025 season as Ajinkya Rahane replaced Shreyas Iyer while Rajat Patidar has taken over from Faf du Plessis.
Overall, KKR and RCB have each other 35 times in IPL history with the defending champions leading the head-to-head with 21 wins to their name. On the other hand, the Bengaluru-based outfit has registered a win 14 times over KKR.
The two teams have played each other 12 times at the Eden Gardens where the home side has dominated with eight times while the visitors have won just on four occasions.
Before the match, a grand opening ceremony will take place which will be introduced by Shah Rukh Khan before performances from Disha Patani, Karun Aujla, and Shreya Ghoshal.
KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 – All You Need to Know
When will Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2025 start?
The KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 match will begin at 7:30 PM IST on Friday, January 25. The opening ceremony will kick off at 6:00 PM IST.
Where will Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2025 take place?
The match will be held at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Where will Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2025 be telecasted on TV?
This match will not be telecasted on TV.
Where can you watch Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore IPL 2025 live?
The match will be live-streamed on [platform name] (mention the specific platform based on the official streaming rights).
The Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 will be live-streamed on the JioHotstar app and website..
