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The stage was set, the lights were bright, and the buzz around Eden Gardens was electrifying as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) locked horns in the opening match of IPL 2025. Fans packed the stands, hoping for fireworks, and the match certainly delivered—though not in the way KKR faithful had hoped. KKR’s Dream Start Turns into a Nightmare Winning the toss and opting to bat first, KKR had an explosive start. Skipper Ajinkya Rahane (56 off 31) looked in sublime touch, smashing boundaries with finesse, while Sunil Narine (44 off 26) brought his usual fearless hitting. By the 10th over, KKR were cruising at 107/2, and a total of 200+ looked inevitable. But then came the turning point—Krunal Pandya. The left-arm all-rounder triggered a collapse, removing key batters at crucial moments, finishing with 3/29 in 4 overs. His spell, combined with Josh Hazlewood’s tight bowling (2/22), completely derailed KKR. What once seemed like a monstrous total ended at a s...

Eden Gardens , Kolkata - March 22, 2025 The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season kicked off in grand fashion with a thrilling encounter between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens. RCB put on a commanding display to clinch a 7-wicket victory , setting the tone for what promises to be an exciting season. Match Summary Toss: RCB won the toss and opted to bowl first. Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata Player of the Match: Virat Kohli (RCB) - 59 off 36 balls * First Innings: Kolkata Knight Riders Struggle to Build Momentum KKR, after being put to bat first, had a disastrous start as opener Quinton de Kock (4 off 5 balls) fell on the very first delivery of the match, caught behind off Josh Hazlewood . This early setback put immediate pressure on the batting unit. However, Sunil Narine (44 off 26 balls, 5 fours, 2 sixes) counterattacked brilliantly, playing his trademark aggressive strokes. Along with Ajinkya Rahane (36 o...