IPL 2025 KKR VS RCB MATCH PREDICTION…
Match Details:
Date: March 22, 2025
Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Toss Prediction
The toss could play a crucial role in this match. Given the conditions at Eden Gardens, teams have historically preferred to Bowl first, Because four out of seven games played here are won by chasing teams. Flat pitches here at eden gardens makes tough to defend.
Probable Playing XI
Kolkatta Knight Riders (KKR)
Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (c), Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy.
Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Banglore (RCB)
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Match Prediction
Based on current form, squad strength, and venue conditions, KKR holds a slight edge heading into this contest. Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has been consistent with all-round performance and their familiarity with Eden Gardens,could give them the upper hand. However, RCB has the potential to upset the odds if Virat Kohli and others play well at the top.
Key Players to Watch
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
Sunil Narine: Last 10 matches, 321 runs, avg 35.67, S.R 179.32
Venkatesh Iyer: Last 10 matches 305 runs, avg 61, S.R 162.62
Varun Chakarvarthy: Last 9 Matches, 16 wkts, Econ 7.44, S.R 12
Harshit Rana: Last 8 matches, 14 wkts, Econ 9.15, S.R 12.92
Royal Challengers Banglore (RCB)
Virat Kohli: Last 10 matches 425 runs, avg 47.22, S.R 161.59
Rajat Patidar: Last 10 matches, 345 runs, avg 38.33, S.R 194.91
Yash Dayal: Last 9 matches, 10 wkts, Econ 9.66, S.R 18.7
Previous IPL Records at Eden Gardens Kolkata
Matches Played: 93
Teams Batting First Won: 38
Teams Chasing Won: 55
Average 1st Innings Score: 166
Highest Score: 262/2 by Punjab Kings vs KKR
Lowest Score: 49 by RCB vs KKR In 2017
Highest Individual Score: Rajat Patidar (RCB) – 112* from 54 balls vs LSG in 2022
Most Hundreds: Jonny Bairstow (PBKS), Sunil Narine (KKR), Jos Buttler (RR), Virat Kohli (RCB), Rajat Patidar (RCB), Rohit Sharma (MI), Chris Gayle (RCB), Mahela Jaywardene (PBKS) & Harry Brook (SRH) – 1 hundred each
Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches: 35
KKR Wins: 21
RCB Wins: 14
No Result: 0
Final Thoughts
This clash promises to be an exciting battle between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Royal Challengers Banglarue
KKR, as defending champions, enter with confidence and home advantage, while RCB boasts a revamped squad with firepower. KKR’s spin duo and all-round strength might edge them out, but RCB’s top order could challenge that. We predict KKR to win a close contest.