Bihar's Sakibul Gani becomes the first batter in the history of Ranji Cricket to slam a triple century on his first-class debut. He scripted history on Friday while playing against Mizoram at the Jadavpur University Campus 2nd ground, Kolkata for Ranji Trophy 2021-22.
The 22-year-old batter made the highest individual score on his first-class debut by scoring 341 runs in 405 balls including 56 fours and 2 sixes with a strike rate of 84.20. The last record holder of this prestigious record is Ajay Rohera of Madhya Pradesh. He held the record for over 3 years. During a match against Hyderabad, Ajay scored an unbeaten 267 runs in December 2018.
Gani made his List A debut in 2019 for Bihar. The last time he was seen playing was during the Syed Mushtaq Ali trophy for Bihar in November 2021. His stats in List A record is quite good with 377 runs in 14 matches. Coming to bat at No. 5, he took Bihar from 71-3 to 686-5. He made an overwhelming 538 run-stand for the 4th wicket along with Babul Kumar. Babul Kumar also was exceptional in the match as he scored and beat in 229 runs when they decided to declare their first innings at 686-5.
Ajinkya Rahane scored a ton for Mumbai against Saurashtra on Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy 2021-22. India U-19 captain Yash Dhull also scored a ton on his first-class debut against Tamil Nadu.
Most runs vs England in England for India in tests
Conquering English conditions is tough, but some Indian batsmen have mastered them. Find out the ones with most runs vs England in England for India in tests.
For any touring cricket team, England presents an unique challenge in Test cricket. It's a land where even most skilled players can struggle.
Far away from home, Indian cricketers have sincerely accepted this challenge and given a tough fight for many years. Discover which batting legends have mastered the game and scored the most runs vs England in England for India in tests.
1. Sachin Tendulkar | 1575 Runs
17-year-old Sachin Tendulkar after scoring his international maiden century against England in 1990. Image | ESPNcricinfo
The 'Master Blaster' Sachin Tendulkar holds the unmatched record for most runs vs England in England for India in tests. He scored 1575 runs in 17 matches (30 innings) with an average above 54.
Tendulkar dominated the English soil with 4 hundreds and 8 fifties in his test career.
Rahul Dravid celebrating his century against England at The Oval in 2011. Image | Instagram
Rahul Dravid is another big name when it comes to legendary test batsmen from India. He holds impressive record against England which is hard to match in the long run for young Indian batters of the coming age.
Dravid scored 1376 runs in 13 matches, with his highest being a phenomenal 217 runs during India tour of England in 2002.
Dravid stats vs England in England
Span
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest
Avg
100
50
1996-2011
13
23
1376
217
68.80
6
4
3. Sunil Gavaskar | 1152 Runs
Sunil Gavaskar during his knock of 221 runs against England at The Oval in 1979. Image | Facebook
Sunil Gavaskar is the third Indian batter to cross the 1000-run mark against England in England. The 'Little Master' scored 1152 runs in 16 matches during his Test career.
He scored 221 runs in 1979, which is the highest score ever by an Indian batsman against England in their own soil.
Gavaskar stats vs England in England
Span
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest
Avg
100
50
1971-1986
16
28
1152
221
41.14
2
8
4. Virat Kohli | 976 Runs
Virat Kohli celebrates his heroic century against England in 2018. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Here comes the most successful Test captain of India, Virat Kohli, securing the fourth position in this list. He surpassed many legendary test batters with his brilliant record against England in their home soil.
Kohli scored 976 runs in 15 matches, with 2 centuries and 5 fifties to his name. The numbers could soar higher if he had not retired from tests at the age of 36, in 2025.
Dilip Vengsarkar in action against England at Lord's cricket ground in 1986. Image | Instagram
Dilip Vengsarkar is a gem of a player in the history of Indian Test cricket. He scored 960 runs in 13 matches (23 innings), with 157 being his highest score.
Vengsarkar scored 4 hundreds and 4 fifties during his tenure.
Vengsarkar stats vs England in England
Span
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest
Avg
100
50
1979-1990
13
23
960
157
48.00
4
4
6. Sourav Ganguly | 915 Runs
Sourav Ganguly celebrating his debut test ton against England in 1996. Image | TOI
Another successful captain in the history of Indian Test cricket, Sourav Ganguly, makes his way to the sixth rank in the list. He started his career with an iconic ton against England in 1996.
Ganguly scored a total of 915 runs in 9 matches (15 innings) vs England in England with an average above 65.
Gundappa Viswanath in action against England in 1981. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Gundappa Viswanath played a major role for India in Tests back in the 1970s. He scored 858 runs in 13 matches against England in England, with an average of 39.
Viswanath stats vs England in England
Span
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest
Avg
100
50
1971-1982
13
24
858
113
39.00
1
9
8. Cheteshwar Pujara | 806 Runs
Cheteshwar Pujara after scoring a century against England in 2018. Image | ESPNcricinfo
Cheteshwar Pujara's journey as a test batsman in the English soil was short-lived but great. He scored 806 runs in 14 matches, having one century and 5 fifties to his name.
Pujara stats vs England in England
Span
Matches
Innings
Runs
Highest
Avg
100
50
2014-2022
14
28
806
132*
31.00
1
5
9. MS Dhoni | 778 Runs
MS Dhoni in action against England in a test match. Image | BBC
Apart from excellent captaincy records, MS Dhonialso holds the ninth position for most runs vs England in England for India in tests. He scored 778 runs in 12 matches (23 innings).
Ajinkya Rahane celebrating his knock of 103 runs against England in 2014. Image | Instagram
Ajinkya Rahane is the tenth name in the elite list for most runs vs England in England for India in tests. He scored 665 runs in 14 matches, with a classy century and 5 half centuries to his name.
IPL 2025 facts: KKR has won every game when this player has played for them
Coincidentally, Moeen has figured in three of the Knightsβ seven matches so far and KKR won all those 3 games. So, there is a IPL 2025 facts that Moeen is the lucky charm for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
IPL is no stranger to seeing some of the marquee names of the game biding their time on the benches, waiting for the right conditions or combination to make it to the playing XI.
Moeen Ali, a two-time World Cup winner for England and a part of the Kolkata Knight Riders squad in the IPL 2025, was not named in the playing XI against the Punjab Kings (PBKS) match. South Africa pacer Anrich Nortje has replaced him. However, Chasing a target of 112 runs yesterday, KKR lost by 16 runs. The entire batting was a disaster.
Coincidentally, Moeen has figured in three of the Knightsβ seven matches so far and KKR won all those 3 games. He also scalped three wickets with an economy rate of 5.37. With the bat, the English all-rounder has made 5 runs with a strike rate of 41.66. So, there is a IPL 2025 facts that Moeen is the lucky charm for the Kolkata Knight Riders.
Embarrassing defeat for KKR
Kolkata Knight Riders have played seven matches in the league phase of the IPL.They have 6 points from 7 matches after half of the campaign.
After defeating Chennai Super Kings in Chennai, KKR was close to reaching the top of the points table in the Punjab Kings match. However, all plans were ruined due to the embarrassing defeat. KKR currently has 2 home matches ahead of them.
In the current situation, to make it to the playoffs, they have to win at least four matches. If they win five, can be a little more confident. So, KKR will be looking to win four home matches.
IPL 2025 Facts: KKR With Moeen Ali
Date
Match
Result
26 March, 2025
KKR vs RR
KKR Won
3 April, 2025
KKR vs SRH
KKR Won
11 April, 2025
KKR vs CSK
KKR Won
It is already discovered that Moeen Ali did not play in all the four matches that KKR lost. Similarly, Moeen played in all the three matches that KKR won.
Moeen played his first match in this year's IPL against Rajasthan Royals. He scored 5 runs with the bat and took 2 wickets for 23 runs. Then, he did not have to bat or bowl in the match against Sunrisers Hyderabad at Eden Gardens. While Moeen took 1 wicket for 20 runs against CSK in Chennai.
David Warner is the player with the most fifties (and over) in IPL history. Virat Kohli, with 65 fifty-plus scores, is just one fifty away from equalling Warner's record.
Virat Kohli has 65 fifty plus scores in IPL history. Image | BCCI
Indian Premier League has been one of the toughest yet entertaining cricket leagues in the world since its inception in 2008. Since then, many Indian and overseas batters have gone on to score plenty of runs for their teams. In this article, we will discuss all those batters who have scored the most fifties (and over) in IPL history.
David Warner tops the list with 66 fifties
Currently, former Australian batter David Warner holds the record for the most fifties (and over) scored in IPL history with 66 fifties. Indian legend Virat Kohli follows him on the list with 65 fifties. With his consistency, Virat Kohli can go past Warner any time and become the batter with the most fifties (and over) in IPL history.
Shikhar Dhawan, who is considered one of the best openers in IPL history, has 53 IPL fifties to his name. However, he will not be able to increase that number as he has already hung up his boots.
Among the active player, KL Rahul has the third ost most fifties (and over) and over in IPL history.
Rohit Sharma, with 45 IPL fifties, and KL Rahul with 43 fifties can surely get close to David Warner's number. Rahul has been in tremendous form and has already scored two fifties in IPL 2025. However, Rohit Sharma has struggled to get going this season.
AB de Villiers and Suresh Raina, two of the greatest middle order batters ever to play in Indian Premier League history, also come upon the list with 43 and 40 IPL fifties to their names.
Faf du Plessis (38) is another name among the active cricketers who ranks among the top 10 players with most IPL fifties so far.
KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 Highlights: KKR smash thrash SRH by 80 runs to get back to winning ways
Catch the real-time updates, news, scores and free commentary of KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. This will be the first time these two teams meet after last season's final.
This is Koushik Biswas, who will bring you all the LIVE updates of the KKR vs SRH IPL 2025 match from the web desk.
KKR have struggled to get going in their first three games as they lost two of them. But, as they return to their home turn after two away games, they will be confident to make a mark at their own den.
In the meantime, SRH, after winning the first game of the season, failed to win their next two games. Hence, Pat Cummins and company would definitely love to get back to winning ways.
So, sit back and relax as we bring you all the LIVE updates of the match.
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Apr 3, 2025, 5:26 PM
Huge win for KKR!
Andre Russell delivered the final blow as KKR wrapped up a dominant victory at Eden Gardens. Harshal Patel attempted a wild heave across the line but only managed to send the ball straight up in the air. Russell calmly took the catch, sealing SRHβs crushing defeat.
It was a one-sided affair, with KKR outclassing their opponents in every department. SRHβs batting lineup crumbled under relentless pressure, and their chase never gained any real momentum. The writing had been on the wall for quite some time.
This emphatic win will be a massive boost for KKR, not just in points but also in net run rate. Meanwhile, SRH will have plenty to reflect on as they attempt to bounce back from this heavy defeat. KKR win by 80 runs.
Apr 3, 2025, 5:24 PM
Double wicket over from Varun!
Hereβs the next part of the summary:
Varun Chakravarthy struck twice in the 16th over, tightening KKRβs grip on the match. Pat Cummins fell first, miscuing a slog straight to long on, leaving SRH reeling at eight down. Simarjeet Singh followed immediately, bowled through the gate by a stunning delivery that spun sharply back in.
With SRH down to their last wicket, Mohammed Shami walked in to join Harshal Patel. Chakravarthy nearly completed a hat-trick, but Shami survived. The required run rate had skyrocketed to 21 runs per over, making SRHβs task nearly impossible.
KKRβs disciplined bowling attack continued to strangle SRH, with Varun and Arora leading the charge. Every dot ball pushed SRH further into desperation, and their chase looked all but over.
Apr 3, 2025, 5:23 PM
KKR closer to win!
Sunil Narine struck in the 10th over as Kamindu Mendis mistimed a pull shot straight to deep midwicket. Aniket Verma walked in and immediately made his presence felt with a classy boundary. However, with SRH needing 129 off the last 10 overs, the pressure was mounting.
Varun Chakravarthy joined the attack in the 11th over and removed Aniket Verma, who miscued a slog to deep midwicket. Pat Cummins arrived at the crease and got off the mark with a cheeky lap shot for four. Klaasen, at the other end, looked determined to take the game deep.
Klaasen took charge in the 14th over, smashing Narine for back-to-back sixes to keep SRH's hopes alive. However, KKR missed a chance to dismiss him when UltraEdge revealed a nick that went unnoticed. With the required run rate soaring past 15, SRH needed something special.
Vaibhav Arora delivered a crucial blow in the 15th over, dismissing Klaasen for 33 with a well-disguised slower bouncer. SRHβs chase took another hit, leaving Cummins and Harshal Patel with an uphill task. Despite some quick singles, the asking rate climbed to an almost impossible 17.4 runs per over.
KKRβs disciplined bowling attack, led by Arora and Narine, kept SRH in check. The fall of Klaasen all but sealed the game for KKR, with only tailenders left to chase an improbable 87 off 30 balls. Cummins and Harshal needed a miracle from there.
With the match slipping away, SRHβs batters struggled to find the boundary. KKRβs bowlers maintained tight lines, and the fielders backed them up with sharp work. As the equation worsened, KKR edged closer to sealing a convincing victory at Eden Gardens.
Apr 3, 2025, 4:40 PM
Russell gets Reddy | SRH 51/4
Kamindu Mendis takes on Russell with two massive sixes and a cracking four.
Nitish Kumar Reddy throws his wicket away with a soft flick straight to Narine. He wonβt believe how easily he gifted that.
Klaasen joins Kamindu, keeping the strike moving.
SRH in trouble at 51/4 after 7 overs.
Apr 3, 2025, 4:34 PM
SRH 33/3 in powerplay
Sunrisers only managed to get 33 from the powerplay and they are now falling far behind of total.
Apr 3, 2025, 4:19 PM
Wicket maiden from Arora | SRH 9/3
Arora struck in the first ball as Ajinkya Rahane took a top catch to dismiss Ishan Kishan.
Arora could have had a double-wicket maiden if Russell had not missed Kamindu Mendisβs catch in the final ball.
Rinku was able to hit three consecutive boundaries, helped by Aniketβs sloppy fielding!
15 comes from Harshalβs over.
KKR 149/4 after 17.
Apr 3, 2025, 3:24 PM
Finally a boundary for Rinku | KKR 134/4 after 16
KKR are finally getting a move.
Iyer hit the fourth ball for a four and Rinku finished off with another one in the last ball.
1 0 2 4 1 4
KKR 134/4 after 16.
Apr 3, 2025, 3:16 PM
Finally a boundary | KKR 122/4 after 15
After a span of 18 balls where no boundary was hit, Venkatesh Iyer finally gets the boundary; it is a six over fine leg.
With a double and single, nine came from the over.
KKR 122/4 after 15.
Apr 3, 2025, 3:14 PM
Top over from Harshal | KKR 113/4 after 14
Looks like Rinku and Venkatesh will take their time before launching their shots.
Singles throughout the entire over and a dot made it 5 from the over.
KKR 113/4 after 14.
Apr 3, 2025, 3:07 PM
Kamindu gest Raghuvanshi | KKR 108/4 after 13
Angkrish Raghuvanshi goes right after making a solid 50 from 32 balls.
Kamindu bowled left-arm spin against right-handers and right-arm off-spin against the lefties.
Harshal Patel took a stunning catch to dismiss Raghuvanshi.
Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh are at the crease.
KKR 108/4 after 12.
Apr 3, 2025, 3:00 PM
Good comeback from Simranjit | KKR 104/3
After going for two sixes in his first over, 7 comes from his second over.
Raghuvanshi still was able to hit him for a boundary after Nitish Kumar Reddy dropped him in the first ball of the over.
KKR 104/3 after 12.
Apr 3, 2025, 2:58 PM
Ansari breaks the partnership | KKR 97/3
After a dot in the first ball, Raghuvanshi took a double in the second ball.
Raghuvanshi then stepped up to hit him over long off for a six.
He then reverse-swept for a boundary. But Zeeshan made a comeback in the final ball as Rahane went for a reverse sweep and gave Klassen an easy catch!
Rahane went after 38 from 26 balls.
KKR 97/3 after 11.
Apr 3, 2025, 2:54 PM
Rahane goes bang bang again! KKR 84/2
After missing a few in the first three balls of the over against Pat Cummins, Rahane hit the shirt ball for a six to finish the over well!
9 comes from the over.
KKR 84/2 after 10.
Apr 3, 2025, 2:47 PM
Tight over from Zeeshan | KKR 75/2 after 9
Only four singles come from Zeeshanβa second over.
Zeeshan was one and around the off stump and kept it tight so that none of the batters could free their arms.
KKR 75/2 after 9.
Apr 3, 2025, 2:44 PM
Harshal goes for 10 | KKR 71/2 after 8
Harshal Patel went wide in the first ball and Raghuvanshi opened the face of his bat to get a boundary.
After two singles in the next four balls, Raghuvanshi took advantage of a full toss in the final ball to get a four through the cover region!
KKR 71/2 after 8.
Apr 3, 2025, 2:39 PM
8 from Zeeshanβs first | KKR 61/2 after 7
On a wicket where we can expect a slow turn, SRH introduces spin in the 7th over.
A couple came from the first ball and then Rahane punched one for a four, helped by a missed fielding by Nitish Kumar Reddy on the boundary line.
Zeeshan bowled a tad short in that over but it was not coming not to the bat that great for Rahane to take charge.
KKR 63/2 after 8 as we head into a break.
Apr 3, 2025, 2:33 PM
Big over for KKR | KKR 53/2 after 6!
It was a good power play for KKR after a poor start.
Rahane welcomed Simranjit Singh with a six over deep mid-wicket, and then Angkrish Raghuvanshi hooked one for a six over deep fine leg to make it 15 from the over.
Rahane and Raghuvanshi are looking good now for KKR.
KKR 53/2 after 6.
Apr 3, 2025, 2:27 PM
Rahane goes after Shami | KKR 38/2 after 5
Raghuvanshi took a single in the first ball and after playing two dots, a desperate Rahane played a paddle to scoop Shami over deep square leg for a six.
Raghuvanshi then hit a boundary in the final ball to make it a 12-run over for KKR!
KKR 38/2 after 5!
Apr 3, 2025, 2:22 PM
9 from Cumminsβ second over | KKR 26/2 after 4
After Angkrish Raghuvanshi tried to come down the track against the pace and bounce of Cummins, he finally was able to rotate the strike.
But it was Ajinkya Rahane who picked out a length ball to launch a six over deep mid-wicket.
9 from the over and KKR are 26/2 after 4.
Apr 3, 2025, 2:17 PM
Shami dismisses Narine | KKR 17/2
KKR are now in early trouble.
Shami gets it up there around the block hole, around the off-side!
Narine backed away and looked to slice the ball through the gully region!
He only managed to get an edge to Klassen!
KKR 17/2 after three overs!
Apr 3, 2025, 2:11 PM
Cummins gets QDK! KKR 14/1
Pat Cummins gets the better off Quinton de Kock!
Cummins pitched it short and knew the southpaw batter will go for the shot.
Quinton made a good connection but it went straight to the only deep fielder on the leg side.
Earlier Sunil Narine started the over well with a six over leg side but SRH ended the over on a happy note!
KKR 14/1 after 2!
Apr 3, 2025, 2:08 PM
7 from the 1st over: KKR 7/0
Steady start from both sides!
Four leg byes from Shami was the only poor thing we had in the over.
Shami is someone who knows this wicket and ground.
Sunrisers Hyderabad won the toss, and they will bowl first.
Apr 3, 2025, 11:08 AM
SRH's form so far!
After scoring his first IPL ton against RR in the first game of the season, Ishan Kishan failed in successive games. Image | TOI via Twitter
The story is almost the same for SRH, but they have a better NRR than KKR.
After winning their first match of the season, with nearly a record first inning total, SRH could not keep their momentum. They lost their second game at home against Lucknow Super Giants and then suffered a huge defeat against Delhi Captials in Visakhapatnam.
Apr 3, 2025, 11:01 AM
KKR's form so far!
Quinton de Kock's fifty helped KKR register their only win of the season so far. Image | KKR
1 win in 3 games and 2 defeats; the defending champions have not looked their best till now. They first faced a defeat in the opening match of the season at Eden Gardens. Then, they came back with a win over RR in Guwahati. However, the could not keep the momentum as they faced a huge defeat against Mumbai at Wankhede.
Apr 3, 2025, 10:51 AM
Points table before the match!
POS
TEAM
P
W
L
NR
NRR
FOR
AGAINST
PTS
RECENT FORM
1
PBKS
2
2
0
0
1.485
420/36.2
403/40.0
4
W W
2
DC
2
2
0
0
1.320
377/35.3
372/40.0
4
W W
3
RCB
3
2
1
0
1.149
542/56.2
490/57.5
4
L W W
4
GT
3
2
1
0
0.807
598/57.5
572/60.0
4
W W L
5
MI
3
1
2
0
0.309
436/52.5
470/59.1
2
W L L
6
LSG
3
1
2
0
-0.150
573/56.1
578/55.5
2
L W L
7
CSK
3
1
2
0
-0.771
480/59.1
533/60.0
2
L L W
8
SRH
3
1
2
0
-0.871
639/60.0
601/52.1
2
L L W
9
RR
3
1
2
0
-1.112
575/60.0
615/57.3
2
W L L
10
KKR
3
1
2
0
-1.428
443/57.3
449/49.1
2
L W L
Apr 3, 2025, 10:47 AM
Eden Gardens: Pitch and ground conditions
Venkatesh Iyer taking a look at the pitch. Image - RevSportz on Twitter.
After many rumours and speculations, we will see a dry pitch at Eden Gardens, which will surely help the spinners of the Kolkata Knight Riders. Ajinkya Rahane and company will surely look to take the "home advantage" to restrict the batting lineup of SRH.
However, SRH also has someone like Adam Zampa in their ranks, who can be lethal on this wicket as well,
Apr 3, 2025, 10:43 AM
KKR vs SRH: Head-to-head stats
KKR has dominated the team from South India in the IPL so far. In the 28 games between the teams so far, KKR has won 19 and SRH, in the meantime, were victorious only 9 times.
Moreover, currently, KKR has a 4 games winning streak over SRH in IPL.
Apr 3, 2025, 10:40 AM
Tonight's Venue | Eden Gardens
Apr 3, 2025, 10:35 AM
How to watch the match?
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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.
So, sit back and relax as we start the live coverage of KKR vs RCB match for you. keep refreshing the page for all the latest updates.
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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
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