KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025: RCB hit KKR out of their own park in season opener - Action in Images
Krunal Pandya and Josh Hazlewood powered an almighty chokehold on KKR after which fifties from Phil Salt and Virat Kohli
Krunal Pandya and Josh Hazlewood powered an almighty chokehold on KKR after which fifties from Phil Salt and Virat Kohli helped RCB to a seven-wicket win.
Published on Mar 22, 2025 11:43 PM IST 10 Photos
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru have got off to a sensational start to the 2025 season, beating defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders by seven wickets at the Eden Gardens. Krunal Pandya's 3/29 and Josh Hazlewood's 2/22 helped RCB to restrict KKR to 174/8 despite the hosts being 107/1 at the end of the 10th over. (AFP)
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It all started off with a glitzy opening ceremony and Bollywood superstar and KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan conducted the final proceedings, bringing the two new captains out with the trophy. Rajat Patidar eventually won the toss and chose to bowl first. (PTI)
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Josh Hazlewood dismissed Quinton de Kock early and KKR were 9/1 at the end of the third over. However, Ajinkya Rahane went berzerk and KKR stunningly finished the powerplay with a score of 60/1. Narine joined the party as well and together, the pair put up a partnership of 103 runs in just 55 balls. Rahane scored 56 runs in 31 balls. (Hindustan Times)
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The stand ended with Narine falling to Rasikh Salam Dar for 44 off 26 balls. Krunal Pandya then got the all important wickets of Rahane, KKR's record signing Venkatesh Iyer and the dangerous Rinku Singh in consecutive overs. (REUTERS)
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