RCB Thrash Defending Champions KKR as Virat Kohli Shines in IPL 2025 Opener

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) kicked off their IPL 2025 campaign in style, outclassing defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets at Eden Gardens.

Batting first, KKR posted a modest 174-run total, with skipper Ajinkya Rahane leading from the front with a resilient half-century. However, RCB’s bowlers, led by Krunal Pandya (3/29) and Josh Hazlewood (2/22), ensured that KKR couldn’t push past a competitive score.

RCB’s chase was nothing short of dominant. Openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli put on a stellar show, both scoring fluent half-centuries. Kohli, who achieved a remarkable 1,000-run milestone in IPL history, anchored the innings beautifully as RCB sealed victory in just 16.2 overs.

With this commanding performance, RCB has sent a strong message to the rest of the teams, while KKR will look to bounce back in their next game.

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