Match Details
- Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru – IPL 2025 Match 1
- Date & Time: Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST (2:00 PM GMT)
- Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
- Live Streaming & Telecast: Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar
Head-to-Head Record
- Total Matches Played: 30
- KKR Wins: 16
- RCB Wins: 14
- No Result/Ties: 0
- Last 5 Matches:
- KKR won by 4 wickets
- RCB won by 38 runs
- KKR won by 9 wickets
- RCB won by 10 runs
- KKR won by 6 wickets
Insight: The head-to-head record is closely contested, with KKR having a slight edge.
Pitch Report & Weather Conditions
- Pitch Type: Batting-friendly with consistent bounce; spinners may get assistance in the second innings.
- Average First Innings Score: Around 170 runs
- Win Prediction (Chasing vs. Defending):
- Batting First Win Percentage: 45%
- Batting Second Win Percentage: 55%
- Weather Forecast: Hazy sunshine with temperatures around 31°C (87°F) during the day, cooling to 24°C (75°F) in the evening.
Fantasy Tip: Pacers have taken 57% of the wickets in the last ten matches at this venue.
Match Prediction: Who Will Win Today’s Match?
Prediction: Considering the team compositions and recent form, RCB appears to have a balanced side with strong batting and bowling units.
Winning Probability:
- KKR: 48%
- RCB: 52%
Disclaimer: Predictions are based on analysis and trends. Final decisions should consider last-minute updates.
Probable Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk)
- Nitish Rana
- Rinku Singh
- Andre Russell
- Sunil Narine
- Shardul Thakur
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Spencer Johnson
- Umesh Yadav
- Anrich Nortje
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
- Virat Kohli
- Philip Salt (wk)
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Liam Livingstone
- Jitesh Sharma
- Krunal Pandya
- Tim David
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Josh Hazlewood
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Anrich Nortje
Last-Minute Injury Updates: Monitor official team announcements for any injury concerns or late squad changes.
Dream11 Fantasy Team Prediction
Dream11 Small League Team (Safe Team)
- Captain (C): Venkatesh Iyer
- Vice-Captain (VC): Virat Kohli
Wicketkeepers: Philip Salt Batters: Virat Kohli, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh All-rounders: Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Andre Russell Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Varun Chakravarthy, Anrich Nortje
Dream11 Grand League Team (High-Risk Team)
- Captain (C): Liam Livingstone
- Vice-Captain (VC): Andre Russell
Fantasy Tips:
- Must-Pick Players: Venkatesh Iyer, Virat Kohli, Andre Russell
- Differential Picks: Rinku Singh, Jitesh Sharma, Spencer Johnson
- Avoid These Players: Players returning from injuries or lacking match practice.
Final Advice: Check for last-minute playing XI updates before locking your Dream11 team.
Expert Betting & Fantasy Tips
Best Captain -Virat Kohli
& Vice-Captain Choices – Andrew Russel