A huge reason behind the humongous popularity of cricket globally is its elite list of records at different levels. Be it taking a fifer or hitting 6 sixes, fans witnessed everything in cricket. India is one of the most successful teams in all formats and every other cricketer looks up the Indian talents as inspiration. Krunal Pandya is one such cricketer who wishes to join some elite lists of records.
Herschelle Gibbs is the first-ever batter to hit 6 sixes in an over in the 2007 world cup. Yuvraj Singh and Karen Pollard also achieved days incredible feat in their international career. In a conversation with ESPNcricinfo, Krunal Pandya said that he wants to hit six sixes in an over of his international career. He said it would be 'Hitting six sixes in an over.'
Cricketers biopic is a new trend for the past few years. After biopics of Mohammad Azharuddin and MS Dhoni, the biopic of former cricketer Sourav Ganguly is in talks as well. On being asked about his biopic, the MI all-rounder said that Vicky Kaushal will be a great choice for his role. And Ranveer Singh is a geat choice his brother Hardik Pandya's role.
From Pandya to Curran: Meet the Cricket brothers who ruled world cricket
From legendary pairs to modern-day stars, the world of cricket has got family on the field throughout. Meet the cricket brothers who ruled the world of cricket.
The bond of brothers is often strong, but when it extends to the cricket field, the results can be spectacular. We have witnessed such amazing pairs across the globe.
From Pandya brothers to Curran and Pathans, meet the cricket brothers who ruled world cricket. Read till the end to discover the pairs you didn't know about!
Pandya Brothers (Hardik Pandya & Krunal Pandya) | India
Hardik Pandya and Krunal Pandya playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2017. Image | Hindustan Times
The Pandya brothers are currently the most popular pair from India, known for their hard-hitting capabilities with the bat, and surprise bowling impact on the team. They started their career playing for their home city, Baroda, and later made their way to Mumbai Indians in IPL.
Hardik Pandya made his International debut in 2016 for India, and has been an integral part of the team ever since. His heroic contributions under pressure is something the nation will never forget. He also led India as a captain in 16 T20 matches, winning 10 among them.
Krunal Pandya debuted for India in 2018, which was only 2 years after his IPL debut for MI. In 2021, he became the fastest Indian to score a ODI half century in a debut match. He scored it off just 26 balls against England.
Curran Brothers (Sam Curran & Tom Curran) | England
Tom Curran and Sam Curran playing for the England Cricket Team. Image | Pinterest
The Curran Brothers are brilliant all-rounder pair from England. They both made their international debut at a young age and have evolved to be a popular name in the cricketing world.
Sam Curran is a key player for England, known for his brilliant transformation from bowling all-rounder to being equally aggressive with the bat. He was a part of the T20 World Cup winning squad in 2022.
Tom Curran made his debut for England at the age of 22, and has served as an efficient bowling all-rounder for his nation.
They also have another brother, Ben Curran, who currently plays for Zimbabwe national team.
Pathan Brothers (Yusuf and Irfan Pathan) | India
Yusuf Pathan and Irfan Pathan playing for their respective franchises in IPL 2016. Image | Instagram
The Pathan brothers played for India and earned worldwide recognition. Both were a part of the T20 World Cup winning squad of India in 2007.
Yusuf Pathan is the elder one, known for his explosive batting, especially in the limit overs format. His six-hitting abilities and raw power has significant impact of teams.
Irfan Pathan's swing bowling and batting contributions made him a fan favourite. He played as a vital all-rounder for India, especially during memorable victories.
Morkel Brothers (Albie Morkel & Morne Morkel) | South Africa
Morne Morkel and Albie Morkel playeing for their respective franchises during IPL 2012. Image | Facebook
The Morkel brothers represented South Africa and were one of the finest cricketers who played a major role behind the team's success. They became the first brothers in 56 years to be named as South African Cricket Annual cricketer of the year in the same season, in 2008.
Albie Morkel is the older brother, who played as a batting all-rounder, contributing by his powerful hitting.
Morne Morkel is a tall right-arm fast bowler, whose ability to generate pace and bounce made him an integral bowler in the bowling attack. He is currently the bowling coach of Indian Cricket Team, since 2024.
Chahar Brothers (Deepak & Rahul Chahar) | India
Deepak Chahar and Rahul Chahar playing for their respective franchises in IPL 2019. Image | ESPNcricinfo
The Chahar brothers are another pair of brothers who represents India in both ODI and T20 formats.
Deepak Chahar is the older one, who is a right-arm medium bowler and can also contribute with the bat. He took 6 wickets for 7 runs against Bangladesh in 2019, which is the best bowling figures in T20Is for India.
Rahul Chahar is the younger one, who is a right-arm leg-breal bowler. He made his IPL debut at only 17 years of age and strengthened the spin unit of his team.
Hussey Brothers (Michael Hussey & David Hussey) | Australia
Michael Hussey and David Hussey playing for their respective franchises in Big Bash League in 2015. Image | dailytelegraph.com
The Hussey brothers are another extremely popular pair in the world of cricket, hailing from Australia. They dominated the field with their batting power and consistency.
Michael Hussey was given the nickname "Mr. Cricket" because of his strong performances across all formats. He is one of the batting legends of the Australian team, having a highly successful career.
David Hussey is the younger brother who was more prominent in ODIs and T20Is than in Tests. He usually played as a right-handed batter, occasionally bowling off-break for the team.
Akmal Brothers (Karman Akmal & Umar Akmal) | Pakistan
Karman Akmal and Umar Akmal during their practice session for the Pakistan national team. Image | crictoday
The Akmal brothers played major roles representing Pakistan in International Cricket. They are basically a trip of cricketers, and all of them has played for the national team.
Karman Akmal is the eldest, who played as a wicket-keeper batsman. He has stuck with the team for a long time and was also am integral part of Pakistan's winning squad in the 2019 T20 World Cup.
Umar Akmal is known for his aggressive batting style who is also a popular name in the history of cricket in Pakistan.
As mentioned above, they are a trio, and Adnan Akmal is the youngest one among them. He also represented Pakistan in Tests and ODIs.
The cricketing bloodline flows through their family, as they are also the cousins of Pakistan's former captain Babar Azam.
Marsh Brothers (Shaun Marsh & Mitchell Marsh) | Australia
Mitchell Marsh celebrating with his brother Shaun Marsh during a test match in 2014. Image | NDTV
The Marsh brothers are Australian brother pair, representing their country at the highest level. They became the third pair to score a century in the same test innings for Australia, in 2017-18 Ashes series against England.
Shaun Marsh is the elder one, who played as a top-order batter for his country. He also became the highest run-scorer in the inaugural season of IPL in 2008, and holds the record for highest individual score by an uncapped overseas player (115*) in IPL history.
Mitchell Marsh is an all-rounder, who strengthens the middle order of the team, but also has the ability to come early and give a good start. He scored 177* runs against Bangladesh in 2023, which is the third highest individual score by Australian in ODI World Cup.
Bravo Brothers (Dwayne Bravo & Darren Bravo) | West Indies
Darren Bravo and Dwayne Bravo posing for a picture during their tenure in respective franchises in IPL 2017. Image | crictoday.com
The Bravo Brothers are notable pair of cricket stars from West Indies. They are half brothers as they share the same father but different mothers.
Dwayne Bravo is a key player for West Indies cricket team, who is an all-rounder, known for his dynamic bowling and aggressive batting. He is among the most successful T20 players globally. Dwayne as been a part of the team in memorable winning ICC tournaments.
Darren Bravo is the younger one, who also represented West Indies in international cricket as a left-handed batsman. He majorly played in ODI cricket and Tests, and was less prominent in T20s.
McCullum Brothers (Nathan McCullum & Brendon McCullum) | New Zealand
Nathan and Brendon McCullum representing New Zealand during a T20 match in 2010. Image | ESPNcricinfo
The McCullum brothers are a popular pair in the history of New Zealand cricket. They have a strong sporting family background.
Nathan McCullum played as a off-break bowler and was a useful lower-order batsman. He was a part of the New Zealand squad that reached the World Cup final in 2015.
Brendon McCullum is regarded as one or the most influential cricketers. He is a wicket-keeper batsman, known for his aggressive batting and quick run scoring abilities. He holds the record for fastest test century by scoring one off 54 balls in 2016.
Lee brothers (Brett Lee & Shane Lee) | Australia
Brett Lee and Shane Lee representing Australia | ESPNcricinfo
The Lee brothers are a pair of cricket brothers who represented Australia.
Shane Lee is the elder one and all-rounder, who was was in the World Cup winning Australia squad of 1999. He played 45 ODIs and retired in the age of 29 due to knee injury.
Brett Lee is one of the fastest bowlers in the history of cricket. He played for Australia in all three formats and was a dominant bowler. Lee holds the record for second-most wickets taken by an Australian in ODIs.
Waugh Brothers (Steve Waugh & Mark Waugh) | Australia
Steve Waugh and Mark Waugh during their tenure playing for Australian cricket team. Image | ESPNcricinfo
The Waugh brothers are iconic figures of Australiam cricket. They are identical twins and both played at the highest level.
Steve Waugh is regarded as one of the greatest captains in cricket history. He is often nicknamed as "Tugga." He is Australia's most capped test player and holds 16 consecutive test wins and other batting records.
Mark Waugh is nicknamed as "Junior," and was known for his elegant style of play. He played as a top-order batsman for the team, and was an integral part throughout 1990s and early 2000s.
Flower Brothers (Andu Flower & Grant Flower) | Zimbabwe
Andy Flower and Grant Flower posing for a picture before their practice session for Zimbabwe. Image | Facebook
The Flower brothers are most celebrated sibling pair from Zimbabwe cricket team. They formed the backbone of the team's batting line-up.
Andy Flower is Zimbabwe's greatest cricketer and one of the finest wicketkeeper batsman. He holds numerous batting records and have captained, as well as coached the Zimbabwe national team.
Grant Flower is the younger brother, played as the opening batsman and slow left-arm orthodox bowler. He contributed brilliantly with the bat, forming crucial partnerships with his brother.
Mumbai Indians are one of the most successful teams in IPL history. Theyβve won the title five times and are known for having some of the best bowlers in the league.
Throughout the seasons, MI has produced some of the finest bowling talents of the modern era. The combination of legendary pacers and crafty spinners has played a huge role in their success.
Jasprit Bumrah celebrating his wicket against CSK. Image | Jagran English
Since his debut in 2013, Jasprit Bumrah has been the leader of MI's bowling attack. He is known for his pin-point yorkers, deceptive slower balls and as a death over specialist. With 174 wickets, Bumrah has surpassed Lasith Malinga as the highest wicket taker for MI including his best figures 5/10.
Lasith Malinga enjoying his last IPL campaign in 2019. Image | The Indian Express
Slinga Malinga is undoubtedly MI's one of the most iconic players. Known for his deadly yorkers and unorthodox bowling action, Malinga was MI's leading wicket taker throught the seasons. With the best figures of 5/13, he was the purple cap holder in the 4th edition of the IPL.
3. Harbhajan Singh (2008-2017, 127 wickets)
Harbhajan Singh during his time in Mumbai Indians. Image | IndiaTV
The Turbanator, Harbhajan Singh was a crucial bowler during his tenure in MI. Being an experienced off-spinner, he provided control and important break-throughs in the middle overs. His best bowling figures of 5/18 came in the 4th edition and he also played an important role in MI's 1st title.
4. Mitchell McClenaghan (2015-2019, 71 wickets)
Mitchell McClenaghan celebrating a wicket. Image | Mumbai Indians
McClenaghan was known for aggressive bowling which helped him bag wickets during crucial moments. With his fierce pace, the kiwi added firepower to MI's bowling attack. He has the best bowling figure of 4/21 against Gujrat Lions in the 2016 season.
5. Kieron Pollard (2010-2022, 69 wickets)
Kieron Pollard during his time in Mumbai Indians. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Being an all-rounder, Kieron Pollard has made some key contributions as a medium pacer for MI. Often called the "man with the golden arm", Pollard had knack for breaking partnerships during crunch situations. He has his career-best figures of 4/44 against the Rajasthan Royals.
6. Hardik Pandya (2015- 2025, 65* wickets)
Hardik Pandya celebrating a wicket. Image | The Statesman
The current captain of MI, Hardik Pandya is known for his versatility in his bowling. Though he can be expensive at times, Pandya has delivered wickets during the powerplay, middle overs, and at the death. With the best figures of 5/36, he has been one of the key players for MI over many years.
Krunal Pandya celebrating a wicket for the Mumbai Indians. Image | Times Of India
Krunal Pandya was known for his tight bowling during the middle overs. With his economical bowling, he had the ability to control the run-rate and bowl during pressure situations. Krunal proved to be a valuable asset to the MI's squad and has the best bowling figures of 5/36.
Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Match 8 Highlights: RCB win in Chennai for the first time in 17 years
Catch the highlights of the Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match tonight in Chennai as RCB managed their first win in Chennai since 2008.
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Mar 28, 2025, 5:47 PM
RCB win by 50 runs!
Mar 28, 2025, 5:22 PM
MSD at the crease!
MS Dhoni comes to the crease as Ravichandran Ashwin got caught at the deep against Liam Livingstone.
Mar 28, 2025, 5:20 PM
CSK 98/6 after 15!
CSK are in big trouble, and they look like they're out of the game already.
But, this is where the NRR would come handy and they would love to score as many as they can.
Mar 28, 2025, 5:09 PM
Dayal gets Dube in the same over | CSK 81/6
Dayal pitched the ball a bit short, and Dube wanted to go for a big pull shot in the leg side.
But he also managed to play the ball down on to the stumps.
CSK 81/6
Mar 28, 2025, 5:04 PM
Yash Dayal gets Ravindra! | CSK 75/5
Yash Dayal gets the big wicket of Rachin Ravindra.
The left handed batter wanted to play across to the lakeside and only managed an inner edge onto his pad, and then it went on to hit the stumps.
Ravindra goes after 41 from 31.
CSK 75/5
Mar 28, 2025, 4:50 PM
Livingstone gets Sam Curran
CSK lose their fourth one.
Full-length ball, pitching outside off stump, the off spinner from Livingstone and Sam Curran gets it off the toe end of the bat, finds Krunal Pandya at long-on
CSK 52/4 after 8.5 over.
Mar 28, 2025, 4:37 PM
Spin into the attack!
Suyash Sharma comes in as an impact sub for RCB.
CSK are already struggling and scored only 30 in the powerplay.
Rachin Ravindra and Sam Curran are at the crease now. The require run rate now is over 11 and it is getting tough for the home team.
Only 4 comes from Bhuvnewshar Kumarβs second over!
He was tight against Deepak Hooda and it is a perfect start for the RCB bowlers!
CSK 13/2 after 3.
Mar 28, 2025, 4:14 PM
Hazelwood gets Tripathi and Gaikwad
What an excellent start from Josh Hazelwood!
He first dismissed Rahul Tripathi and then, with a short ball, got rid of the inform Ruturaj Gaikwad in the final ball of the over.
CSK 7/2 after the second over
Mar 28, 2025, 3:46 PM
RCB finish at 196/7
Great finish for RCB!
19 comes from Sam Curran's final over.
Tim David hits three huge sixes in the last over and gives the momentum RCB were looking for.
They finished at 196/7. David finished with 22 from 8 balls.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:44 PM
19th Over: Pathirana gets two wickets!
That was an excellent over from the Sri Lankan pacer!
Only two came from the over.
He first dismissed Rajat Patidar and bowled two dot balls.
Then, after a single, he dismissed Krunal Pandya in that over.
Only two from the over.
W, 0, 0, 1 WD, W, 0, 0
Mar 28, 2025, 3:40 PM
18th over: 9 runs and 1 wicket
Khaleel Ahmed had a pivotal over, mixing runs with a key wicket!
Khaleel started with Rajat Patidar, who brought up his fifty in styleβupper-cutting a short ball for four with excellent timing and placement, a captainβs knock!
Patidar followed with a single to cover on the second, driving a full toss. Jitesh Sharma couldnβt get a short ball away on the third, stuck for a dot on a pull.
Khaleel struck on the fourthβJitesh pulled a short ball straight to Ravindra Jadeja at deep midwicket, a big wicket!
New man Tim David got going right away, slicing a short ball to the third man fence for four on the fifth. Khaleel finished with a dot, beating David on a cover drive with a full ball, despite an appeal. Khaleel gave away runs but that wicket was crucial!
9 runs and a wicket (4, 1, 0, W, 4, 0). RCB at 176/5 after the 18th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:28 PM
Fifty for captain Rajat Patidar!
Mar 28, 2025, 3:27 PM
17th Over: 14 from Pathirana's over!
Matheesha Pathirana had a mixed over with some big hits!
Pathirana started with Rajat Patidar flicking a good-length ball to deep square leg for a single. Jitesh Sharma followed with a single to deep fine leg on the second, glancing a good-length ball. Patidar then launched a full ball for a massive six over the stands on the thirdβa cracking lofted on drive!
Pathirana pulled it back on the fourth, beating Patidar on a pull off a short ball for a dot.
He then bowled a wide on the fifth, a yorker too far down leg. Patidar flicked a full toss to deep backward square leg for a single, and Jitesh finished with a four, pulling a short ball to deep midwicket.
Pathirana took some stick with that six and four!
14 runs from the over (1, 1, 6, 0, 1 WD, 1, 4). RCB at 167/4 after the 17th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:20 PM
16th Over: Noor gets another wicket
Noor Ahmad had a mixed over, grabbing a wicket but conceding a big hit!
Noor started with Rajat Patidar driving a good-length ball to long-off for a single. Liam Livingstone then smashed a full ball for a six, slog-sweeping it to deep forward square legβa massive strike!
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But Noor struck back on the thirdβLivingstone went for a sweep off a full ball but was bowled, a big wicket for RCB!
New man Jitesh Sharma got off the mark with a single to deep point on the fourth, cutting a good-length ball. Patidar finished with a single to long-off on the fifth, driving a full ball. Noor gave away runs but that wicket was crucial!
9 runs and a wicket (1, 6, W, 1, 1). RCB at 147/4 after the 16th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:18 PM
15th Over: Tight over from Khaleel
Khaleel Ahmed kept things tight despite a few runs leaking!
Khaleel started with Liam Livingstone missing a good-length ball on an on drive for a dot, looking uncomfortable.
Livingstone pulled a short ball to deep backward square leg for a single on the second, and Rajat Patidar glided a short ball to square third man for a single on the third. Livingstone couldnβt connect on the fourth, beaten on a pull off a short ball, but he managed two on the fifth, pulling a short ball to deep midwicket.
He missed another cut on the last, beaten by a short ball. Khaleel kept the batters in check with those short balls!
5 runs from the over (0, 1, 1, 0, 2, 0). RCB at 138/3 after the 15th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:13 PM
14th Over: Expensive over from Jadeja | RCB 134/3
Ravindra Jadeja had a rocky start but pulled it back in that over!
Jadeja started with a bangβRajat Patidar slogged a full ball for a big six into the stands, a maximum to kick things off! Patidar kept going on the second, making room to chip a full ball over cover for fourβ10 runs off the first two balls, threatening a huge over! But Jadeja tightened up.
Patidar left a good-length ball on the third, and on the fourth, he was beaten on a lofted cover drive for a dot despite looking uncomfortable. Patidar got four more on the fifth, lofting a good-length ball for a boundary, but Jadeja bowled a wide on the sixth, a full ball too far outside off.
Patidar couldnβt capitalize on the last, missing a lofted on drive for a dot. Jadeja took some stick early but finished strong!
16 runs from the over (6, 4, 0, 4, 0, 1 WD, 0). RCB at 134/3 after the 14th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:06 PM
Over 13: Noor gets the big wicket | RCB 118/3
Noor Ahmad struck a big blow in a tight over!
Noor started with Rajat Patidar, who, despite looking uncomfortable, lofted a good-length ball for a single on the first. Noor got the big fish on the secondβVirat Kohli went for a lofted on-drive off a full ball but holed out to Rachin Ravindra at deep midwicket, a massive wicket!
New man Liam Livingstone couldnβt get a full ball away on the third, driving to short extra cover for a dot, but he drove a full ball to deep cover for a single on the last. Noor kept it tight and got the key scalp of Kohli!
3 runs and a wicket (1, W, 0, 1). RCB at 118/3 after the 13th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:05 PM
Over 12: RCB 116/2
Ravindra Jadeja kept things steady, but a dropped catch cost him!
Jadeja started with Rajat Patidar driving a good-length ball to extra cover for a single. Virat Kohli followed with a single to short extra cover on the second, driving a good-length ball. Patidar got a life on the thirdβhe mistimed a loft off a full ball, but Deepak Hooda dropped it at long-off, allowing a single.
Kohli then stepped down on the fourth, lofting a good-length ball for two to straight long-on. He drove a full ball to long-on for a single on the fifth, and Patidar finished with a single to deep point, cutting a good-length ball. Jadeja kept the runs in check, but that drop hurt!
7 runs from the over (1, 1, 1, 2, 1, 1). RCB at 116/2 after the 12th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:04 PM
Over 11: RCB 109/2
Matheesha Pathirana had a tough over as Kohli and Patidar turned it on!
Pathirana started with Virat Kohli missing a short ball on a pull for a dot. Kohli responded on the second, pulling a short ball for a massive six over the ropesβwhat a shot from the King!
He followed with a lofted on drive for four on the third, and then another four on the fourth, driving a good-length ball for back-to-back boundaries! Kohli drove a full ball to long-on for a single on the fifth, and Rajat Patidar finished with a straight four on the last, driving a full ball like an arrow. Pathirana got hit hardβ16 runs off the over!
16 runs from the over (0, 6, 4, 4, 1, 1). RCB at 109/2 after the 11th.
Mar 28, 2025, 3:01 PM
10th over: RCB 93/2
Noor Ahmad had a decent over until Patidar finished with a bang!
Noor started with Rajat Patidar, who, despite looking uncomfortable, lofted a full ball for a single on the first.
Virat Kohli followed with a square drive to deep forward point for a single on the second, and Patidar drove a full ball to wide long-off for another single on the third.
Kohli swept a full ball to deep midwicket for a single on the fourth, but Patidar couldnβt get a good-length ball away on the fifth, driving straight to extra cover for a dot. Then Patidar turned it onβsmoking a full ball into the long-on stands for a big six to end the over, a maximum to cap 10 runs! Noor kept it tight early but that six hurt.
10 runs from the over (1, 1, 1, 1, 0, 6). RCB at 93/2 after the 10th.
Mar 28, 2025, 2:48 PM
9th Over: 6 from Pathirana's first | RCB 83/2
Matheesha Pathirana kept it tight in a low-scoring over!
He started with Rajat Patidar getting a leg bye off a good-length ball, nudged to short midwicket.
Virat Kohli couldnβt connect on the second, beaten on a pull off a short ball. Kohli then pushed a short ball to deep square leg for a single on the third, and Patidar flicked a good-length ball to square fine leg for a single on the fourth. Pathirana bowled a wide on the fifth, a yorker too far down leg as Kohli left it.
Kohli followed with a single to deep square leg off a yorker, and Patidar finished with a single to deep third man, gliding a short ball. Pathirana kept the runs in check!
6 runs from the over (1 LB, 0, 1, 1, 1 WD, 1, 1). RCB at 83/2 after the 9th.
Mar 28, 2025, 2:45 PM
8th Over: Ashwin gets Padikkal | RCB 77/2
Ashwin started with a wide to Devdutt Padikkal, a good-length ball that went astray.
Padikkal then nudged a single to deep midwicket on the first legal ball, pushing a good-length delivery.
Virat Kohli couldnβt get a good-length ball away on the second, stuck for a dot despite an aggressive cover drive, but pushed a yorker to wide long-on for a single on the third.
Padikkal lofted a full ball for two to deep cover on the fourth, but Ashwin struck on the fifthβPadikkal tried to clear cover again but didnβt get the elevation, and Ruturaj Gaikwad took a diving catch forward, a huge wicket!
New man Rajat Patidar got off the mark with a single to long-on on the last, driving a full ball. Ashwinβs strike was the highlight!
6 runs and a wicket (1 WD, 1, 0, 1, 2, W, 1). RCB at 77/2 after the 8th.
Mar 28, 2025, 2:39 PM
7th Over: 15 from Jadejaβs first | RCB 71/1
Devdutt Padikkal plays the whole over from Jadeja and he scores 15 against him.
He swept the second ball for a four and repeated the same two balls later to get another boundary.
In the fifth ball, he stepped down the track to hit it for a six. Padikkal concluded the over with a single!
0, 4, 0, 4, 6, 1
RCB 71/1 after 7!
Mar 28, 2025, 2:36 PM
6th Over: 11 from Curranβs second | RCB 56/1
Devdutt Padikkal hits Sam Curran for a huge six over square leg to make it a big over from Sam Curran!
1, 0, 2, 0, 6, 1wd, 1
RCB finish the powerplay at 56/1
Mar 28, 2025, 2:33 PM
5th Over: Noor gets Salt
Noor Ahmed starts from where he left off in the last match!
After three singles in first three ball, Kohli hit the fourth one for a boundary, off a full toss ball.
He took a single in the next ball. But, Noor won the battle by dismissing Phil Salt, out stumped in the next ball.
MS Dhoni with a lightning-speed glove work. Salt goes after 32 from 16 balls.
RCB 45/1
Mar 28, 2025, 2:27 PM
MS DHONI AT HIS BEST
RAPID FROM MS DHONI!
MS DHONI GETS PHIL SALT SUTMPED OUT WITH A QUICK REACTION!
Kohli took a couple in the second ball and played another dot.
Curran went for a slower ball in the fifth ball and finished with a single.
0, 2, 0, 1LB, 1, 1
RCB 37/0
Mar 28, 2025, 2:17 PM
3rd Over: Excellent over from Khaleel | RCB 32/0
Top class over from the left-arm pacer.
He nearly got Virat Kohli LBW in the first ball. The on-field decision was not out and Gaikwad went upstairs but only to see the ball pitching outside leg stump.
Third ball went for leg bye but Salt pulled the fourth one for a boundary. After a dot in the next ball, he finished with a couple in the last ball.
0, 0, 1LB, 4, 0, 2
7 from the third over. 32/0 after 3.
Mar 28, 2025, 2:13 PM
2nd Over: 16 from Ashwinβs over | RCB 25/0
Expensive over from the veteran spinner.
Salt pulled the first ball for a six and got another four in the next ball with a backfoot drive.
After two singles, Salt finished the over with a sweep shot that gave him another boundary.
6, 4, 1, 0, 1, 4
RCB 25/0
Mar 28, 2025, 2:10 PM
1st Over: RCB 9/0
Khaleel Ahmed did start well against Phil Salth but Salt swung his on the fourth ball and managed a top edge for the first boundary of the match.
In the fifth ball, Salt sliced over point to get another boundary.
He then finished with a single to get 9 from the over.
0, 0, 0, 4, 4, 1
RCB 9/0 after 1.
Mar 28, 2025, 1:43 PM
Playing XI: RCB
RCB XI: P. Salt, V. Kohli, D. Padikkal, R. Patidar (c), L. Livingstone, J. Sharma (wk), T. David, K. Pandya, B. Kumar, J. Hazlewood, Y. Dayal.
Mar 28, 2025, 1:40 PM
Playing XI: CSK
CSK XI: R. Gaikwad (c), R. Ravindra, D. Hooda, R. Tripathi, R. Jadeja, S. Curran, MS. Dhoni (wk), R. Ashwin, N. Ahmad, M. Pathirana, K. Ahmed.
Mar 28, 2025, 1:38 PM
Toss Update
CSK win the toss, and they decide to bowl first
Mar 28, 2025, 10:22 AM
Venue | Chepauk Stadium
Mar 28, 2025, 10:18 AM
CSK vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record
Total Matches played
33
CSK won
21
RCB won
11
Drawn
1
Mar 28, 2025, 10:15 AM
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Mar 28, 2025, 10:15 AM
Match Details
Match: Chennai Super Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru IPL 2025 Match 1 Highlights: RCB thrash KKR by 7 wickets in the opening match
Catch the highlights of the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore today in the IPL 2025 as RCB thrashed KKR by 7 wickets in the opening match at Eden Gardens.
This is Koushik Biswas, with all the LIVE Updates for you from the web desk.
It's time for the grand opening match of IPL 2025 with 2 of the founding members of the tournament locking horns. On one side, we have the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, and on the other, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, who are hoping to end their title jinx once and for all.
This is a proper throwback to the first season of the IPL in 2008 when RCB hosted KKR at the Chinnaswamy stadium. Brendon McCullum set the tone with his blistering knock to get the IPL juggernaut started, and the rest is history.
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Mar 22, 2025, 6:27 PM
Points Table After The Match
POS
TEAM
P
W
L
NR
NRR
FOR
AGAINST
PTS
RECENT FORM
1
RCB
1
1
0
0
2.137
177/16.2
174/20.0
2
W
2
KKR
1
0
1
0
-2.137
174/20.0
177/16.2
0
L
-
CSK
0
0
0
0
0.000
0/0
0/0
0
-
-
DC
0
0
0
0
0.000
0/0
0/0
0
-
-
GT
0
0
0
0
0.000
0/0
0/0
0
-
-
LSG
0
0
0
0
0.000
0/0
0/0
0
-
-
MI
0
0
0
0
0.000
0/0
0/0
0
-
-
PBKS
0
0
0
0
0.000
0/0
0/0
0
-
-
RR
0
0
0
0
0.000
0/0
0/0
0
-
-
SRH
0
0
0
0
0.000
0/0
0/0
0
-
Mar 22, 2025, 6:18 PM
LIVE Discussion after the match!
Mar 22, 2025, 5:16 PM
RCB win 7 wickets
Big win for RCB to start IPL 2025!
They thrash the defending champions KKR by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens!
He began with Virat Kohli driving a single to mid-off, followed by Rajat Patidar pulling a four to deep backward square leg. Arora struck on the third, getting Patidar caught by Rinku Singh at deep midwicket off a lofted driveβa big wicket.
New man Liam Livingstone started with a bang, pulling a four to deep square leg on the fourth, but couldnβt get the fifth away, stuck for a dot. He finished with a single to deep forward point on the last. Aroraβs breakthrough kept things in check.
10 runs and a wicket (1, 4, W, 4, 0, 1). RCB at 167/3 after the 16th.
Mar 22, 2025, 5:15 PM
Over 15: Patidar goes bang-bang | RCB 157/2
Expensive over from Harshit Rana.
He started with Virat Kohli driving a single to long-on, but Rajat Patidar took over from there. Patidar lofted a classy four over extra cover on the second, followed by a neat flick for another four over short fine leg on the third.
He kept going with a leg glance for two to square fine leg on the fourth and punched another four to backward point on the fifthβthough Rinku Singh let it slip through. Patidar capped it with a carved four-over backward point on the last. Rana had no answer to Patidarβs masterclass.
19 runs from the over (1, 4, 4, 2, 4, 4). RCB at 157/2 after the 15th.
Mar 22, 2025, 5:06 PM
14th Over: RCB Cruising now | RCB 138/2
Steady over from Sunil Narine.
He began with Virat Kohli nudging a single to midwicket, but Rajat Patidar stole the show on the secondβsmashing a powerful slog for a six over long-on, clean and confident.
Patidar kept the strike rotating with a leg glance for a single to deep square leg on the third and a pull for another single to deep forward square leg on the fourth.
Kohli added a single to deep midwicket on the fifth and finished with another to deep midwicket on the last. Narine couldnβt stop the big shot but kept the rest in check.
11 runs from the over (1, 6, 1, 1, 1, 1). RCB at 138/2 after the 14th.
Mar 22, 2025, 5:00 PM
Over 13: RCB 127/2
Decent over from Harshit Rana.
He started strong, beating Rajat Patidar on the first two ballsβa cut and a glide, both missing the edge for dots. Patidar finally got going on the third, driving for two to deep midwicket, and followed with a single to the same area on the fourth.
Virat Kohli then took over, smashing a lofted cover drive for four to deep extra cover on the fifth, and he finished with a single to short extra cover on the last. Rana kept it tight early but couldnβt stop the late runs.
9 runs from the over (0, 0, 2, 1, 4, 1). RCB at 127/2 after the 13th.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:59 PM
30-ball fifty for Kohli!
The chase master at his best!
He lofts Rana over the cover to get to his fifty. Kohli gets to his milestone from 30 balls.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:54 PM
12th Over: Narine gets Devdutt | RCB 118/2
Crucial over from Sunil Narine.
He started with Virat Kohli slicing a single to deep cover, followed by Devdutt Padikkal nudging one to deep midwicket.
Kohli kept the strike rotating with a slog sweep for a single to deep midwicket on the third. Narine struck on the fourth, getting Padikkalβwho stepped down for a lofted driveβcaught by Ramandeep Singh.
New man Rajat Patidar couldnβt get going, stuck for a dot on the fifth at short midwicket. Narineβs wicket was a game-changer.
4 runs and a wicket (1, 1, 1, W, 0). RCB at 118/2 after the 12th.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:50 PM
11th Over: 10 runs from Varun's final over | RCB 114/1
Decent over from Varun Chakaravarthy.
He began with Virat Kohli slicing a single to deep point, followed by Devdutt Padikkal nudging one to wide long-on.
Kohli then took charge on the third, smashing a lofted on-drive for a six over long-on, showing his intent. He kept the scoreboard ticking with a single to midwicket on the fourth, and Padikkal finished with a leg glance for a single to deep square leg on the fifth.
Varun couldnβt contain Kohliβs big shot but kept the rest in check.
10 runs from the over (1, 1, 6, 1, 1). RCB at 114/1 after the 11th.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:46 PM
10th Over: RCB 104/1
Steady over from Sunil Narine.
He started with Devdutt Padikkal, nudging a single to wide long-on, while Virat Kohli couldnβt get the second ball away, stuck for a dot.
Kohli then worked a single to deep midwicket on the third, and Padikkal followed with another single to wide long-on on the fourth. Kohli kept the strike rotating with a single to deep midwicket on the fifth before Padikkal finished strong, smashing an aggressive on-drive for four to deep midwicket on the last.
Narine kept it tight but couldnβt stop the late boundary.
7 runs from the over (1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 4). RCB at 104/1 after the 10th.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:45 PM
9th Over: Big over from Vaurn | RCB 96/1
Big over from Varun Chakaravarthy.
He started with Phil Salt smashing a fierce pull for four to deep square leg, keeping the runs flowing. But Varun tightened upβbeating Salt with a cut on the second and then striking on the third, as Saltβs big downtown shot took an outside edge, brilliantly caught low by Spencer Johnson at deep third.
New man Devdutt Padikkal struggled, beaten on the fourth and fifth balls, before nudging a single to deep midwicket on the last. Varunβs breakthrough was crucial.
5 runs and a wicket (4, 0, W, 0, 0, 1). RCB at 96/1 after the 9th.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:40 PM
Varun gets Salt!
Will it turn things for KKR?
Varun Chakravarthy gets the big fish. It is the leg spinner, and it was a bit wide for Salt to get a good connection. He top edged it to short third man, where Spencer Johnson took an easy catch.
Salt goes after 56 from 31.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:38 PM
8th Over: Tight from Narine | RCB 91/0
Tight over from Sunil Narine.
He started with Phil Salt nicking a leg bye off a sweep, followed by Virat Kohli finding a fielder at backward short leg for a dot on the second. Kohli then pulled a single to deep midwicket on the third, and Salt drove one to long-off on the fourth.
Kohli kept the strike rotating with a single to deep midwicket on the fifth, and Salt finished with a single to deep cover on the last.
Narine kept it disciplined, not giving the batters any room to break free.
5 runs from the over (1 LB, 0, 1, 1, 1, 1). RCB 91/0 after the 8th.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:37 PM
7th Over: Good comeback from Varun | RCB 86/0
Solid over from Varun Chakaravarthy.
He kept Virat Kohli and Phil Salt in check, starting with Kohli being unable to get a defensive push away for a dot.
Kohli broke through on the second, smashing a vintage slog sweep for four over deep midwicket, showing his class. He followed with a single to deep backward square leg on the third. Salt struggled on the fourth, stuck for a dot, but managed a single to long-off on the fifth.
Kohli couldnβt capitalize on the last, stopped by short extra cover. Varun held the batters down well despite the boundary.
6 runs from the over (0, 4, 1, 0, 1, 0). RCB at 86/0 after the 7th.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:34 PM
25-ball fifty for Salt
Against his former team, Phil Salt does it again at the Eden Gardens.
He gets to his first fifty for RCB in just 25 balls.
Brutal from the English opener.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:30 PM
6th Over: Good first over from Rana | RCB 80/0
What an excellent power play it has been for RCB!
Rana did well to do only five in this over. He nearly dismissed Virat, but even a diving Ramandeep could not latch onto the outside edge Virat Kohli got.
RCB 80/0 after the powerplay. They need 95 from 84 balls.
He got smashed by Virat Kohli, who started with back-to-back sixesβtwo lofted straight shots soaring over long-off, pure class.
Kohli couldnβt keep it going on the third, stopped by mid-on for a dot, but pulled a single to deep square leg on the fourth.
Phil Salt joined in late, held to a dot on the fifth, then gliding a four to square third man on the last. Johnson couldnβt find his line as the runs piled up.
17 runs from the over (6, 6, 0, 1, 0, 4). RCB at 75/0 after the 5th.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:18 PM
4th Over: Even Varun goes expensive | RCB 58/0
Super expensive over from Varun Chakravarthy.
He started with Virat Kohli working a single to wide long-on off a flatter ball. Then Phil Salt took overβfirst with a misfield allowing two runs as Varun cramped him at square leg, followed by a lofted four over mid-off on the third.
Salt kept the heat on, tonking a six over mid-off on the fourth and carting another four over mid-on on the fifth. He finished in style, bending down to sweep a length ball for four to deep square leg. Varun couldnβt contain Saltβs onslaught.
21 runs from the over (1, 2, 4, 6, 4, 4). RCB at 58/0 after the 4th.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:15 PM
3rd Over: 21 from Arora's second over | RCB 37/0
Expensive over from Vaibhav Arora.
He got hammered by Phil Salt, who started with a cracking four straight over mid-on, followed by a sublime six over long-on off a lofted driveβpure timing.
Salt kept going with a single to deep square leg on the third, while Virat Kohli joined in, flicking a four to deep midwicket on the fourth and driving a single to extra cover on the fifth.
Salt capped it off with an uppercut for four to square third man. Arora had no answers as the batters took control.
21 runs from the over (4, 6, 1, 4, 1, 4). RCB at 37/0 after the 3rd.
He kept Phil Salt in check, starting with two balls that beat the batβan aggressive off drive and a cover drive, both yielding nothing.
Salt finally connected on the third, smashing a four through deep extra cover with a cracking cover drive.
But Johnson bounced back, tying Salt down with two more dotsβa drive stopped at short extra cover and a defensive push to short mid-on. Tight stuff from Johnson, giving little away.
4 runs from the over (0, 0, 4, 0, 0). RCB at 16/0 after the 2nd.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:04 PM
1st Over: 12 from Arora's over | RCB 12/1
Good start for RCB
Arora got off to a rocky start, with Phil Salt smashing a crisp four through the covers on the first ball.
A wide followed on the second, and Salt couldnβt connect on the next two, held to dots. He managed a single on the fourth to mid-on, bringing Virat Kohli on strike.
Kohli cashed in, flicking a four to deep midwicket on the fifth and gliding two more to square third man on the last. Arora couldnβt settle as the batters pounced early.
12 runs from the over (4, 1 WD, 0, 0, 1, 4, 2). RCB at 12/0 after the 1st.
Mar 22, 2025, 4:01 PM
Impact Player for KKR: Vaibhav Arora replaces Angkrish Raghuvanshi
KKR have brought in Vaibhav Arora as an Impact Player in place of Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Mar 22, 2025, 4:00 PM
Record night for Virat Kohli!
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First Inning: RCB spinners dismantle KKR middle order
Despite a great start from Rahane and Narine, on a belter of a pitch, RCB were able to restrict KKR to a total which they will be confident to chase.
Angkrish says it became tougher when the faster bowlers rolled their arms.
Krunal Pandya, with three wickets and Hazlewood, with 16 dots and 2 wickets, were the stars for RCB.
Mar 22, 2025, 3:44 PM
20th Over: KKR 174/8
What an excellent over from Hazlewood!
He goes for only 5 in the final over and also dismissed Harshit Rana.
KKR reach 174/8 in the first inning.
Mar 22, 2025, 3:39 PM
19th Over: Top class over from Yash Dayal | KKR 169/7
Crucial over from Yash Dayal.
He started with Ramandeep Singh slicing a single to cover, followed by Angkrish Raghuvanshi pulling one to deep midwicket.
Ramandeep flicked another single on the third, but Raghuvanshi couldnβt get the fourth away, stopped by mid-off.
Dayal struck gold on the fifth, getting Raghuvanshi caught behind off a short one. New man Harshit Rana finished with a single to deep forward point. Dayal kept it tight and nabbed a big scalp.
5 runs and a wicket (1, 1, 1, 0, W, 1). KKR at 169/7 after the 19th.
Mar 22, 2025, 3:33 PM
18th over: 10 from Hazelwood's over!
Decent over from Josh Hazlewood.
He kicked off with Angkrish Raghuvanshi missing a short one, beaten on the pull. Raghuvanshi fought back with a single on the second, while Ramandeep Singh nicked a leg bye on the third.
Then, Raghuvanshi took chargeβsmashing a huge six on the fourth over long-on and grabbing a single on the fifth. Hazlewood couldnβt quite nail it down as the batters found some gaps late.
9 runs from the over (0, 1, 1 LB, 6, 1). KKR at 164/6 after the 18th.
Mar 22, 2025, 3:29 PM
17th Over: Only 4 from Livingstone | KKR 155/6
Tight over from Liam Livingstone.
He started with Ramandeep Singh pulling a single to wide long-on, followed by Angkrish Raghuvanshi nudging one to deep midwicket.
Ramandeep took a single on the third to short extra cover, but Raghuvanshi couldnβt get the fourth away, stuck for a dot. He managed a single on the fifth to long-on, and Ramandeep finished with a dot, finding a fielder at forward point. Livingstone kept the runs in check.
4 runs from the over (1, 1, 1, 0, 1, 0). KKR at 155/6 after the 17th.
Mar 22, 2025, 3:27 PM
Padikkal in for Suyash!
Impact sub comes in for RCB.
Devdutt Paddikal comes in for Suyash Sharma.
Mar 22, 2025, 3:27 PM
16th Over: KKR 151/6
Key over from Suyash Sharma.
He began with Angkrish Raghuvanshi slicing a single to deep cover, but Andre Russell couldnβt get going on the second, blocked for a dot.
Russell smashed the third ball hard for four through point, but Sharma hit back on the fourthβbowling him with a beauty that crashed into middle stump as Russell went for a big slog.
New man Ramandeep Singh faced two balls, managing a single on the last after a dot. Sharmaβs trap worked perfectly.
6 runs and a wicket (1, 0, 4, W, 0, 1). KKR at 151/6 after the 16th.
Krunal, with another short and tight delivery, gets the big wicket of Rinku Singh.
He cleans up the stumps, and Rinku goes after 12 off 10.
KKR 145/5
Mar 22, 2025, 3:16 PM
14th over: KKR 141/4
Steady over from Liam Livingstone.
He started with Angkrish Raghuvanshi taking a single to short point, followed by Rinku Singh nudging one to wide long-on.
Raghuvanshi grabbed another single on the third, then Rinku lit up the fourthβsmashing a cracking four through deep midwicket with a textbook punch.
He kept the momentum with a flicked two on the fifth and a leg glance for a single on the last. Livingstone couldnβt stop the runs flowing.
10 runs from the over (1, 1, 1, 4, 2, 1). KKR at 141/4 after the 14th.
Mar 22, 2025, 3:10 PM
13th Over: Krunal gets Venkatesh Iyer | KKR 131/4
Clever over from Krunal Pandya.
He started with a surprising bouncer to Venkatesh Iyer, which went for a wide, but got his man on the first legal ball, clean bowling Iyer with a sharp one.
New batter Rinku Singh nudged a single on the second, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi followed with a single on the third. Rinku grabbed another single on the fourth before Raghuvanshi worked a two on the fifth and finished with a sweep for a single on the last. Pandya kept it tight and snagged a big wicket.
7 runs and a wicket (1 WD, W, 1, 1, 1, 2, 1). KKR at 131/4 after the 13th.
Mar 22, 2025, 3:09 PM
12th over: KKR 124/3
Costly over from Suyash Sharma.
He began with Angkrish Raghuvanshi easing a single off the first ball, but Venkatesh Iyer couldnβt get going on the second, stopped by a fielder. Iyer broke free on the third, pulling a four to deep backward square leg.
He added a scratchy single on the fourth before Raghuvanshi took overβsmashing an elegant four over wide long-off on the fifth and cutting another for four to deep point on the last. Sharma couldnβt keep the lid on this time.
14 runs from the over (1, 0, 4, 1, 4, 4). KKR at 124/3 after the 12th.
Mar 22, 2025, 3:01 PM
11th Over: Krunal gets Rahane | KKR 110/3
Tight over from Krunal Pandya.
He started with Ajinkya Rahane, nudging a single off the first ball, then Venkatesh Iyer grabbed one on the second with an aggressive drive. Pandya hit back hard, getting Rahane out on the thirdβcaught at deep square leg off a pull shot.
New man Angkrish Raghuvanshi got off the mark with a single on the fourth. Iyer couldnβt break free after that, stuck with two dots as Pandya kept it tight.
Just 3 runs and a wicket (1, 1, W, 1, 0, 0). KKR at 110/3 after the 11th.
Mar 22, 2025, 2:58 PM
10th Over: KKR 107/2
Mixed over from Rasikh Dar.
He kept Ajinkya Rahane quiet early, forcing a dot on the first ball and giving up just a single on the second with a pull shot. Then Sunil Narine took overβsmashing a full toss for four, hammering a huge six to notch his 100th IPL maximum, but getting nothing off the next. Dar struck back on the last ball, nailing Narine with a short one, caught by the keeper. Venkatesh Iyer steps in now.
11 runs and a wicket (0, 1, 4, 0, 6, W). KKR at 107/2 after the 10th.
Mar 22, 2025, 2:55 PM
Narine goes after 44 from 26 balls!
Rashik Salim Dar gets the big wicket of Sunil Narine!
Narine goes after a quick 44 from 26 balls.
He went for the big shot over off-side and only managed a thick edge back to the wicket-keeper
Mar 22, 2025, 2:52 PM
Solid fifty from captain Ajinkya Rahane
First match as #KKR captain β First fifty of the season β
He lost control against Ajinkya Rahane and Sunil Narine, starting with a wide. Rahane smashed a six off the first legal ball to bring up his half-century, then added two and a single with lofted shots. Narine joined the party, lofting a two, blasting a massive six over cover, and finishing with a four straight down the ground. Sharma couldnβt find his rhythm this time.
22 runs total (1 WD, 6, 2, 1, 2, 6, 4). KKR at 96/1 after the 9th.
Mar 22, 2025, 2:45 PM
8th Over: KKR 74/1
Decent over from Rasikh Dar.
He mixed it up against Ajinkya Rahane and Sunil Narine, though a couple of wides didnβt help his cause. Rahane nicked a leg bye off the first ball and grabbed a single on the third, while Narine struggled early but found his groove lateβedging a single on the second, then smashing a four on the fifth through square third man. The last ball went nowhere, stopped by a fielder at cover.
9 runs total (1 LB, 1 WD, 1, 1, 1 WD, 0, 4, 0). KKR at 74/1 after the 8th.
Mar 22, 2025, 2:40 PM
7th Over: KKR 65/1
Ajinkya Rahane was on strike the whole time. He got a sweet four on the second ball, smashing it through point like a pro. The rest was a bit of a grindβleft one alone, missed a couple, and hit one straight to a fielder.
Finally snuck a single off the last ball with a lofty shot. Just 5 runs total (0, 4, 0, 0, 0, 1).
Mar 22, 2025, 2:32 PM
6th Over: Dayal goes for 20! | KKR 60/1
4, 1, 4, 6, 4, 1
20 run over from Yash Dayal.
Sunil Narine hit a four and a single; Ajinkya Rahane scored a lucky four, a six over square leg, a four from a full toss, and a single to end the over.
Mar 22, 2025, 2:26 PM
5th Over: Another big over for KKR | KKR 40/1
KKR welcomes spin with a 15-run over.
Narine hit the first ball for a six over long off, and Rahane then lofted two over the inner circle to get two boundaries.
Krunal Pandya goes for 15 in his first over.
KKR 40/1 after 5th over.
Mar 22, 2025, 2:21 PM
4th Over: Rahane goes bang-bang | KKR 25/1
Rahane welcomes Rashik Salim Dar with two huge sixes, one over deep square leg and one over deep mid-wicket. Along with that, he hit another four to make it 16 from the over.
KKR 25/1 after 4th over.
Mar 22, 2025, 2:16 PM
3rd Over: KKR 9/1
Excellent from Josh Hazlewood. Nothing at the arc for Sunil Narine to swing at.
Josh kept it short and at him, and only one to edge went for a four over the keeper's head.
KKR 9/1 after 3 and Narine 5 from 11 now.
Mar 22, 2025, 2:12 PM
2nd Over: KKR 5/1
Excellent over from Yash Dayal.
He kept it tight against Sunil Narine and did not allow any room for him to utilise.
Narine could take only one single in the fifth ball, and Rahane missed the final ball to make it only one from the over.
KKR 5/1 after the second over.
Mar 22, 2025, 2:07 PM
1st over: KKR 4/1
After a great cut shot, Quinton de Kock top-edged one from Josh Hazlewood.
But Suyash Sharma dropped a dolly.
However, Hazlewood came back stronger with an incoming ball, which produced an inner edge.
Eden Gardens's flat surface and perfect bounce make it a batsman's paradise. But as the match goes on, the pitch tends to slow down, helping spinners.
Out of 93 IPL matches played at this venue, teams batting first have won 38 times while chasing teams have emerged victorious on 55 occasions.
While the weather forecast indicates a possibility of rain during the KKR vs RCB game, it shouldn't be enough to halt the match completely. The temperature is likely to hover in the mid-20s during the course of the match.
Mar 22, 2025, 11:17 AM
KKR vs RCB: Head-to-Head Record
Over the years, the KKR-RCB rivalry has been nothing short of thrilling. In their previous encounters, KKR has won 20 out of 34 matches, while RCB has emerged victorious on 14 occasions.
At home, the defending champions have eight wins and four defeats against the team.
The two teams met twice last year, and KKR prevailed on both occasions.
Played: 34
KKR: 20
RCB: 14
At Eden Gardens
Played: 12
KKR: 8
RCB: 4
Mar 22, 2025, 11:16 AM
How to watch the match?
The live telecast of the Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Match 1 will be available on the Star Sports Network in India.
The live streaming will be available on the JioHostar App and website.
Mar 22, 2025, 11:14 AM
Match Details
Match: Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore
Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024: Bengal vs Baroda match report | Bengal beats Baroda by 7 wickets; Anustup misses century by 1 run
This is Bengal's second win in three games in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024. Bengal's match against Tripura was washed out due to rain on Thursday. Bengal will next face Kerala on December 31.
Anustup Majumdar with the player of the match award. Image | CAB
Bengal has defeated Baroda in the group stage match of Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024 at the Gymkhana Ground, in Hyderabad on Saturday.
Batting first, Baroda scored 228 runs. During this, Shashwat Rawat played an important inning of 95 runs. He hit 10 fours and 2 sixes. Apart from him, Bhanu Pania scored 42 runs (51). During this, Mukesh Kumar took 2 wickets while bowling lethally for Bengal. Sayan Ghosh and Pradipta Pramanik got 3-3 wickets.
Howvever, Hardik Pandya could not do anything special. Facing 2 balls, he got out after scoring 1 run. Hardik has recently made a comeback for Baroda. But he flopped even with his comeback. He could not play in the initial matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024. He played his last match for Baroda on 13 December. Now he came on the field again on Saturday.
Bengal won by 7 wickets
The Bengal team, which came to chase the target for Baroda, won the match in just 43 overs. For that, Anustup Majumdar scored an unbeaten 99 runs. Facing 106 balls, he hit 12 fours and 1 six. Sumanta Gupta scored an unbeaten 69 runs with the help of 4 fours and 1 six. Bengal won this match by 7 wickets.
Anustup Majumdar, who was unbeaten, missed out on a century by just one run. Chasing 229 runs to win against Baroda, Bengal came under pressure after losing three wickets for 71 runs. Abhishek Porel (1) was dismissed early by Hardik. After some set-up, the other opener and captain Sudeep Gharami was dismissed by Meriwala. Sudeep Chatterjee was playing well after falling to three.
After this, Anushtup continued to play an amazing innings. He was accompanied by Sumanta Gupta. Despite many attempts, Hardik and Krunal could not get Anushtup-Sumanta duo out even though they used a total of 7 bowlers. Anustup-Sumanta added an unbroken 158 runs for the fourth wicket.
This is Bengal's second win in three games in the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2024. Bengal's match against Tripura was washed out due to rain on Thursday. Bengal will next face Kerala on December 31.
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