KKR vs RCB: Live streaming details, when and where to watch match 1 of IPL 2025

Published at :March 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM

Modified at :March 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM

The first match of IPL 2025, KKR vs RCB, will be played in Kolkata.

The 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), the biggest franchise cricket league, will begin on Saturday, March 22, with defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) facing Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the opening game at the Eden Gardens, Kolkata.

After a few disappointing seasons, KKR made an emphatic comeback last season, topping the league stage table before winning Qualifier 1 and the final against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH). They retained their core before the IPL 2025 mega auction and added a few exciting names like Quinton de Kock and Anrich Nortje.

Ajinkya Rahane will lead the defending champions this year.

RCB, on the other hand, made a miraculous comeback in the second half of IPL 2024 to secure a spot in the playoffs, but were eventually eliminated by Rajasthan Royals (RR) in the Eliminator. Following Faf du Plessis’ exit, they have appointed Rajat Patidar as their captain for the upcoming season.

KKR vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record in IPL

These two teams have met 34 times in the IPL so far. KKR have dominated the rivalry with 20 wins while RCB have 14 victories to their name.

Matches Played: 34

Kolkata Knight Riders (Won): 20

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Won): 14

No Results: 0

IPL 2025 – Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), 22nd March, Saturday | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | 7:30 PM IST

Match: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), Match 1, IPL 2025

Match Date: March 22, 2025 (Saturday)

Time: 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT

Venue: Eden Gardens, Kolkata

When to watch KKR vs RCB, Match 1, IPL 2025? Timing details

Match No. 1 of IPL 2025, which will be the KKR vs RCB clash on Saturday in Kolkata, is scheduled to get underway at 7:30 PM IST / 2:00 PM GMT at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata. The toss will take place half an hour before the match.

Toss Timing – 7:00 PM IST / 1:30 PM GMT

How to watch KKR vs RCB, Match 1, IPL 2025 in India?

The first match of IPL 2025 between KKR and RCB will be telecast live on Star Sports Network in India. Fans can also watch the KKR vs RCB game live on the JioHotstar app and website in India.