ipl match today: Okay, guys, it’s happening! Alright, it’s happening! IPL 2025 is finally here. Took long enough, huh? And what a way to kick things off—Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Absolute cracker of a match right out of the gate! Absolute banger of a matchup. First game of the season, and it’s going down at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. 7:30 PM IST. Mark it. Set your alarms. Cancel your plans. This one’s gonna be wild. Grab your snacks, find your lucky spot on the couch—cricket season is officially ON!
If you’re wondering where to catch the action, it’s all happening on Star Sports, and you can stream it live on JioHotstar. Classic IPL vibes incoming!
IPL 2025 Is Here! (And It’s a Long One)
Let’s talk season details real quick. The Indian Premier League is back for its 18th edition, running from March 22 to May 25, 2025. That’s 74 matches in total—70 group-stage games, plus the biggies (playoffs and the final).
And it all starts with today’s IPL match between KKR and RCB. These two teams have clashed 34 times in IPL history. This will be their 35th battle, and you can bet both sides are coming in fired up! With past encounters being nothing short of legendary, expect some edge-of-the-seat action tonight.
KKR vs RCB: The Epic Rivalry
o, what’s the history between these two teams? Here’s a quick head-to-head breakdown:
- Total matches played: 34
- KKR wins: 20
- RCB wins: 14
- No result: 0
- Highest Score: KKR – 222, RCB – 221
- Lowest Score: KKR – 84, RCB – 49 (ouch, RCB fans, we remember that one)
KKR has the upper hand in this rivalry, but hey, stats don’t win matches—players do. And both teams have some serious firepower this season.
Who’s Playing? KKR Squad Breakdown
Alright, let’s talk lineups. Here’s who you’ll see in action for KKR tonight:
Batsmen:
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Rinku Singh
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Rovman Powell
- Manish Pandey
Bowlers:
- Anrich Nortje
- Vaibhav Arora
- Mayank Markande
- Spencer Johnson
- Harshit Rana
- Sunil Narine
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Chetan Sakariya
All-Rounders:
- Venkatesh Iyer
- Anukul Roy
- Moeen Ali
- Ramandeep Singh
- Andre Russell
Wicket Keepers:
- Quinton de Kock
- Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Luvnith Sisodia
A solid mix of experienced stars and young talent. And of course, the big question—how will Russell Muscle perform this season? KKR fans will be hoping for some fireworks!
What to Expect Tonight
This isn’t just any game. It’s the IPL opener. The energy is off the charts, the players are pumped, and the fans? Well, they’re losing their minds. Eden Gardens will be buzzing, and the pressure is real.
Both teams will want to start the season on a high. Expect some big-hitting, wickets tumbling, and a game that goes down to the wire. If past matches are anything to go by, this one’s going to be a rollercoaster.
So, who’s your pick? Will KKR maintain their dominance, or is it RCB’s time to shine? One thing’s for sure—this season is off to an electrifying start!
