Royal Challengers Bengaluru crush Kolkata Night Riders in opening match of IPL 2025 by 7 wickets at the Eden Gardens. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt lighting up a flawless chase. Skipper Rajat Patidar also chipped in with a brisk knock before Liam Livingstone sealed the chase with a couple of quick hits.
After winning toss RCB chooses to bowl first. A superb bowling performance led by Krunal Pandya’s 3/29 and Josh Hazlewood double strikes helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru restrict Kolkata Knight Riders to 174/8 after opting to bowl at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.
KKR new skipper Ajinkya Rahane played beautifully with 1 25 ball fifty on his captaincy debut he and Naraine built a century partnership.