Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are up against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the match 1 of IPL 2025, at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Here’s KKR vs RCB IPL Betting Tips.
KKR vs RCB Final Predictions
Kolkata Knight Riders looked a force to reckon with last season and played a dominating brand of T20 cricket. The firepower is more or less the same. Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru have a new-look side looking to gel together.
Let’s look at KKR vs RCB Predictions for Indian Premier League 2025 opening match.
Man of the Match
1. Virat Kohli
2. Quinton de Kock
Best Bowler for KKR
1. Varun Chakravarthy
2. Harshit Rana
Best Bowler for RCB
1. Josh Hazlewood
2. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Top Batsmen for KKR
1. Quinton de Kock
2. Venkatesh Iyer
Top Batsmen for RCB
1. Virat Kohli
2. Rajat Patidar
To win toss (odds)
KKR – 1.90
RCB – 1.90
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Who will win KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 Match 1?
In the KKR vs RCB Head to Head, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) hold the upper hand with 20 wins in 34 IPL matches played. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have won 14 games between the two sides.
Looking at the squad strength, morale and H2H, KKR is looking a stronger team ahead of IPL 2025 KKR vs RCB first match at Eden Gardens Kolkata.
IPL 2025 Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru Winner
| Bettor | KKR | RCB |
| Stake | 1.70 | 1.95 |
| 10Cric | 1.80 | 2.05 |
As per KKR vs RCB IPL Today Match Prediction and betting odds on Stake.com an 10Cric, KKR is the likely winner of the first match of IPL 2025 season.
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KKR vs RCB Betting Tips
Popular Bets on 10Cric
| Bet | KKR | RCB |
| Wins Toss & Match | 3.30 | 3.75 |
| Most Fours | 1.85 | 2.10 |
| Most sixes | 1.95 | 2.10 |
- 1st innings – Virat Kohli to score 50 & Josh Hazlewood to pick 1+ wickets – 5.20
- 1st innings – Phil Salt to score 50 & Bhuvneshwar Kumar to pick 1+ wickets – 5.00
Popular Bets on Parimatch
| Bet | KKR | RCB |
| Winner | 1.81 | 2.00 |
| Toss & Match Winner | 3.29 | 3.43 |
- First boundary will be: 4 runs – 1.12, 6 runs – 4.90
- FOUR on the first ball of the match – 6
When is Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 first match?
The KKR RCB first match of Indian Premier League 2025 will be played on 22 March 2025 (Saturday).
What time will the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru 1st match of IPL start?
The Kolkata Knight Riders Royal Challengers Bengaluru match will start at 7:30 pm IST as per the Indian Standard Time.
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