KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Highlights: Virat Kohli slams 30-ball fifty as RCB beat KKR by 7 wickets

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• 22 Mar 2025, 10:44 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 7 wkts

  Spencer Johnson delivers a bouncer to Livingstone, but Livingstone responds with a powerful SIX! Showing his dominance once again, Livingstone hooks the ball over fine leg for another boundary, a FOUR! Livingstone expertly flicks the ball past mid-on, securing the victory for RCB.

  KKR 174/8 (20)

  RCB 177/3 (16.2)

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 10:32 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: RCB 157/2 in 15 overs

  Harshit delivers a slower ball to Kohli, who puts too much power into his shot, resulting in a mistimed hit for a single to long on. However, Patidar manages to elegantly chip the ball over covers for a boundary. He follows it up with another boundary by guiding the ball down leg to fine leg. The third boundary of the over comes from a square drive that eludes the point fielder but is stopped by the midfields. Patidar concludes the over with another boundary, expertly using the width to slice the ball over the backward point region.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 10:24 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: RCB 138/2 in 14 overs

  Narine is coming in for his final over. Patidar finds the perfect range, lifts his leg, and smashes the ball over long on for a massive six.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 10:23 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: RCB 119/2 in 12 overs

  Kohli attempts a powerful slog sweep, managing to slice the ball but still securing a run. However, the momentum is interrupted as Padikkal is caught out at cow corner while attempting to heave the ball over mid-wicket.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 10:13 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: RCB 115/1 in 11 overs

  Varun plays the first delivery from Kohli, cutting it to deep cover for a single. Padikkal follows with a push to long on, also scoring one run. A magnificent SIX! Kohli finds the perfect opportunity and slogs the ball over long on for a maximum.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 10:11 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: RCB 96/1 in 9 overs

  Varun is struggling to contain the runs, as Salt effortlessly hits a short delivery for a boundary. Varun then bowls a wide delivery outside off stump, which Salt capitalizes on by slicing it towards short third man for a simple catch.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 10:00 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: RCB 91/0 in 8 overs

  Finally, Sunil Narine is given the opportunity to bowl. There is a strong field set on the leg side. Salt and Kohli opt for a cautious approach against the Kolkata Knight Riders' spinner. Only five runs are scored in the over.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 09:56 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: RCB 80/0 in 6 overs

  Harshit Rana made a strong introduction as he effectively controlled the RCB openers. He outsmarted both Salt and Kohli with his skillful outswingers, even managing to force a miscue from Kohli. 

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 09:50 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: RCB 75/0 in 5 overs

  Kohli hits back-to-back sixes against Spencer Johnson, thrilling the Kolkata crowd who are now firmly supporting Kohli and RCB. The atmosphere is electric as Salt adds another four with a skillful cut shot between third man and point.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 09:45 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: RCB 58/0 in 4 overs

  Rahane introduces Varun Chakaravarthy into the attack as Salt continues to dominate. He effortlessly lifts Varun over mid-on for a boundary, and then follows it up with a powerful six on the next delivery. This brings up the 50 runs milestone for RCB. The next ball is a fuller delivery which is expertly smoked over mid-on for another four.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 09:41 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: RCB 37/0 in 3 overs

  Arora is struggling with his length as Salt effortlessly smashes the ball over mid-on for a boundary. Arora pitches it up once more, only to have Salt hit the first six of the innings. Kohli follows suit with another four, although the timing could have been better. The ball is spliced away to the leg side. Arora then bowls short, allowing Salt to elegantly uppercut the ball over point for another boundary.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 09:36 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: RCB 17/0 in 2 overs

  Spencer Johnson opens the bowling for KKR in their distinctive colors. He delivers a delivery that beats Salt's bat on the outside edge. Salt then confidently drives a fuller delivery through the covers for a boundary. Johnson retaliates with a perfectly executed yorker, but Salt manages to squeeze it away for a single.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 09:15 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: RCB 12/0 in 1 over

  Vaibhav Arora has stepped in to replace Raghuvanshi and will be delivering the first over. Phil Salt wastes no time and immediately starts off strong by driving the fuller ball through covers for a boundary. Arora shows better length in his bowling, putting Salt on the defensive. Not long after, Kohli also joins in on the action by scoring a four with a well-placed clip down the leg side.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 09:07 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 174/8 in 20 overs

  Hazlewood to bowl the final over of the match. The first three deliveries are bouncers, each resulting in a pull shot attempt and a swing and a miss from the batsman. On the fourth delivery, Harshit manages to connect with the ball and sends it flying over the keeper's head for a boundary. However, on the fifth delivery, another bouncer is sent down and this time the batsman edges it high into the air. Jitesh positions himself perfectly and takes a comfortable catch to dismiss the batsman.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 08:59 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 165/6 in 18 overs

  Hazlewood is back in the office. Angkrish is dismissed on the first delivery as he tries to pull but is caught out by the bounce. On the second delivery, Angkrish attempts a ramp shot but only manages to get a single. Ramandeep then gets a leg bye to third man. A fantastic SIX is hit by Angkrish as he reads the slower delivery and sends it soaring into the crowd. Angkrish tries another pull shot but only gets a single this time. Ramandeep expertly blocks a yorker and quickly runs it down to third man for a single.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 08:50 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 151/6 in 16 overs

  Suyash here once more. A boundary! A wide delivery allows Andre Russell to open his account with a well-executed cut shot past point. However, attempting a powerful slog across the line proves to be his downfall as he fails to pick the wrong delivery and is bowled out.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 08:39 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 145/5 in 15 overs

  Krunal is in for his final over. There is an appeal for leg before wicket against Rinku, but RCB decides not to review. It appeared that the ball pitched outside the line of the leg stump.

  And he's out! Another slider that catches the batter off guard. Rinku tries to pull the ball, but the length is not short enough. It beats the batter and knocks the bails off.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 08:38 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 131/4 in 13 overs

  Krunal begins the over with a bouncer, which is deemed a wide. He follows it up with a perfect delivery that bowls Venkatesh out. The ball goes straight through, leaving Venkatesh stranded at the crease, unable to make a shot.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 08:29 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 124/3 in 12 overs

  Suyash is up to ball once more. Iyer hits a powerful shot, sending the ball soaring over short third for a boundary. Angkrish steps up next, confidently driving the ball through the air and past mid off for another four runs. The over concludes with Angkrish expertly cutting the final delivery, outmaneuvering the fielders to score yet another boundary.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 08:26 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 110/3 in 11 overs

  Krunal delivers a pitch aimed at middle-and-leg, causing Rahane to shift his position and attempt a pull shot behind square. Unfortunately, he is caught out at deep square.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 08:15 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 107/2 in 10 overs

  Rasikh's clever use of slower balls remains a key aspect of his bowling strategy. He nearly managed to dismiss Rahane with one such delivery. However, he missed his length against Narine, resulting in a low full toss that was sliced over cover for a boundary, bringing up the 100 runs for KKR. Despite this setback, Rasikh quickly adjusted his length and bowled a back-of-a-length delivery to Narine, who managed to bludgeon it over long on for a six. Nevertheless, Rasikh had the last laugh as he forced an edge out of Narine with a well-pitched delivery. 

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 08:09 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 74/1 in 8 overs

  Rasikh is back in the attack, with a leg bye bringing Narine on strike. Rasikh starts off with a wide down the off side, followed by another wide line. Narine manages to get an edge, but Jitesh makes a fantastic diving stop to prevent a boundary. Rasikh then sends a delivery over Narine's head, resulting in another wide.

  A wide yorker from Rasikh is skillfully guided past point by Narine for a boundary.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 08:02 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 65/1 in 7 overs

  Suyash Sharma faced off against his former team, delivering a short ball that Rahane effortlessly slashed for a four. Suyash then found his rhythm, delivering three consecutive dot balls before Rahane managed to sneak a single off the last ball.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 07:53 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 60/1 in 6 overs

  Dayal delivers a full ball, and Narine expertly flicks it away for a boundary past mid-wicket. Rahane follows suit, maintaining the aggressive approach. He goes for a big shot, resulting in an edge that flies over third man for another four.

  Dayal bowls another full delivery, which Rahane dispatches over the square leg fence for a magnificent six. The next ball is a low full toss, skillfully guided through point for yet another boundary.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 07:52 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 25/1 in 4 overs

  Rasikh Salam delivers his first over as a bowler for RCB. Rahane effortlessly clips the ball off his pads for a boundary. Rasikh's next delivery is slightly short, allowing Rahane to pull off a well-timed shot for a six.

  But Rahane isn't finished yet. He confidently steps across the stumps and hammers a length ball over mid-wicket for a massive six!

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 07:51 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 9/1 in 3 overs

  Hazlewood continues his impressive bowling performance, maintaining an off-stump line with precision. Narine attempts to play three consecutive deliveries but fails to make contact. Hazlewood then delivers a short ball, which Narine manages to top edge, sending it flying over the keeper for a boundary. This boundary proves to be the only scoring shot in the over.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 07:23 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: KKR 5/1 in 2 overs

  Narine is currently on strike. The ball is down the leg side, prompting a loud appeal for a caught behind, but there is no reaction from the umpire and no review from RCB. Dayal is keeping the line away from Narine, resulting in three dot balls. Only a single is scored from the over.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 07:20 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: Teams

  Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt(w), Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 07:19 PM

  KKR VS RCB IPL 2025 Live Score: Royal Challengers Bengaluru opt to bowl

  Rajat Patidar: We have decided to bowl first, the pitch looks hard. Amazing to lead RCB and great opportunity to learn from the great players. We have done proper preparations for the last 10-15 days. I am confused with this impact player. We are going with 3 fast bowlers and 2 spinners.

  Ajinkya Rahane: It's an honour to lead this team. Our preparation has been good, the core group has been the same. Looking forward to bat well first and defend later on. It is all about giving the players the freedom and allow them to play as a unit. We are playing 3 fast bowlers and 2 spinners.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 06:58 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: Toss to take place shortly

  As the IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony is finally concluded, the first toss of the season is all set to take place shortly between RCB and KKR skippers, Rajat Patidar and Ajinkya Rahane.

   

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 06:37 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: Virat Kohli joins Opening Ceremony party

  After performances of Shreya Ghoshal, Disha Patani and Karan Aujla, Shah Rukh Khan returns to the stage and calls Virat Kohli and Rinku Singh for a fun banter.

   

  SRK broke IPL's virginity by calling Virat kohli on stage  pic.twitter.com/gPHQbaeGgJ

  — supremo (@hyperkohli) March 22, 2025

   

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 06:31 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: Karan Aujla is here

  Now, it's time for some Punjabi Tadka as singer Karan Aujla begins his stint in the IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony.

   

  Karan Aujla performing at the IPL opening ceremony!#ipl2025openingceremony pic.twitter.com/FNnvAsm8rR

  — (@canbesagnik) March 22, 2025

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 06:26 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: Disha Patani takes Opening Ceremony party forward

  After the soulful performance from Shreya Ghoshal, Bollywood diva Disha Patani comes on the stage and showcases her sizzling dancing moves on peppy numbers.

   

  DISHA PATANI IN IPL 18#KKRvsRCB pic.twitter.com/HU6AgftrAf

  — RAVI PRAKASH (@TheRavi_Prakash) March 22, 2025

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 06:18 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: Shreya Ghoshal rocks the stage

  The first performance of the IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony came from Shreya Ghoshal, who rocked the stage with her soulful songs. 

   

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 05:53 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: SRK opens IPL 2025 Opening Ceremony

  'King Khan' Shah Rukh Khan holds the mic and welcomes everyone present in the stadium and millions watching at home. He praises how the tournament has created some of the biggest cricket stars over the year. SRK introduces Shreyas Ghoshal, Karan Aujla and Disha Patani, who will be performing in the opening ceremony.

   

   

   

  SHAH RUKH KHAN AT THE OPENING CEREMONY AT EDEN GARDENS. pic.twitter.com/61lnPxsTV3

  — Harkishan Mahedele (@mahedele20181) March 22, 2025

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 05:46 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: Fans flock in large numbers at Eden Gardens

   

  The inaugural game of IPL 2025 is going to be a jam-packed and high-voltage match at the iconic Eden Gardens. Ahead of the opening ceremony, fans have already started flocking in large numbers to witness the star-studded festivities ahead of the big game.

  Live from Eden Gardens: Fans have started to come in large numbers. The weather looks fine. #RCB #KKR pic.twitter.com/BwxY3Bcf1F

  — RCBIANS OFFICIAL (@RcbianOfficial) March 22, 2025

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 05:27 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: Sunil Gavaskar picks his favourite IPL moment

   

  In the pre-match show, veteran Sunil Gavaskar reveals a few memorable moments in IPL history that he thinks helped this tournament what it is today. Recalling the iconic IPL moment, Gavaskar said that it was the first match of the inaugural season where KKR's Brendon McCullum smashed an unbeaten 158 against tonight's rivals then in 2008, RCB.

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 04:45 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: Virat Kohli set to script history

  If RCB star player Virat Kohli manages to score 38 more runs in tonight's inaugural match, he will become the only batter ever to score 1,000 runs against KKR

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 04:15 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: Anirudh Ravichander

  A new post from IPL's official social media handle reveals that musician Anirudh Ravichander is all set to rock Chennai's MA Chidambaram Stadium on Sunday ahead of the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Mumbai Indians (MI) game.

   

   

   

   

   

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• 22 Mar 2025, 03:47 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: New captains for both sides

  Both the teams are playing with new skippers in IPL 2025. While defending champions KKR replaced Shreyas Iyer with Ajinkya Rahane, RCB will be led by Rajat Patidar this season. It will be interesting to see how things turn out well for either of the sides under the leadership of new captains.

   

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 03:39 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: IPL captains unveil strategy

  In a special video shared by the official handle of IPL, all the 10 captains of the tournament share their strategies and showcase their temperament for the upcoming edition. Check out what they said.

   

   

   

   

   

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• 22 Mar 2025, 02:45 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: star-studded opening ceremony

  Ahead of the high-voltage game between KKR and RCB, the opening ceremony is set to rock Eden Gardens in Kolkata as it will feature several celebrities who will be performing for cricket fans. Bollywood diva Disha Patani will rock the stage with her power-packed performance on hit numbers.

  'Tauba Taubra' fame Karan Aujla will also perform in the opening ceremony of IPL 2025. Soulful singer Shreya Ghoshal too will enthral the jam-packed Eden Gardens stadium. As per the latest post by KKR owner Shah Rukh Khan, he will be taking centre stage tonight at the opening ceremony. ''Party Pathan ke ghar pe rakhoge toh mehman nawazi ke liye Pathan khud aayega aur patake bhi layega. Aaj shaam 6 baje dekhiye IPL 18 ka mega celebration,'' SRK wrote in his post.

   

   

   

   

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• 22 Mar 2025, 02:24 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: Weather report

  On Friday, heavy rain washed out the practice session in Kolkata, following which the authorities issued an orange alert. Earlier, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted thunderstorms and heavy rain for South Bengal from Thursday to Sunday. However, the sky is currently clean and the sun is out.

   

  
• 22 Mar 2025, 02:18 PM

  KKR vs RCB, Live Cricket Score: Head-to-Head comparison

  Over the year, Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have faced each other on multiple occasions. In 34 matches played between them, KKR have emerged victorious 20 times while RCB won just 14 games.