The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season kicked off today, March 22, 2025, with the opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata.
Match Summary:
Toss: RCB won the toss and elected to field first.
KKR Innings:
Total: 174/8 in 20 overs.
Key Performers:
Ajinkya Rahane (Captain): 56 runs.
Sunil Narine: 44 runs.
Notable Partnerships:
A 44-run partnership between Sunil Narine and Ajinkya Rahane provided a solid start for KKR.
Bowling Highlights:
Josh Hazlewood: 4 overs, 22 runs, 2 wickets.
Yash Dayal: 3 overs, 25 runs, 1 wicket.
RCB Innings:
Current Status: As of 10:03 PM PKT, RCB is batting.
Key Performers:
Phil Salt and Virat Kohli have given RCB a strong start in their chase.
For the latest updates and detailed statistics, you can refer to the live scorecard on ESPNcricinfo.