KKR vs RCB Playing 11, IPL 2025: What Kolkata vs Bengaluru’s head-to-head suggests; Check probable playing XI

The much-anticipated 2025 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to kick off with a thrilling encounter between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens on Saturday, March 22.

Both teams have undergone major changes, including new captains, making the season opener even more exciting. With Ajinkya Rahane leading KKR and Rajat Patidar captaining RCB, the dynamics of both teams have shifted. KKR will be eager to start their title defence on a high note, while RCB aims to put past struggles behind them.

Additionally, fans will get to see Virat Kohli in action in T20 cricket for the first time since his international retirement.

IPL 2025 KKR vs RCB Playing 11 (Predicted)

KKR Predicted Playing 11: Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Quinton de Kock (WK), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Moeen Ali, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Umran Malik, Anrich Nortje, Spencer Johnson

RCB Predicted Playing 11: Rajat Patidar (C), Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (WK), Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood

IPL 2025 KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head record

KKR and RCB have had a fierce rivalry over the years. Overall, the two teams have faced off 34 times, with KKR winning 20 matches and RCB securing 14 victories.

Here’s a look at their head-to-head record in last five clashes: