New Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to kick off on March 22, with an exciting clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Both teams will be eager to start their campaign on a winning note. Every time these two teams have faced off in the IPL, fans have witnessed thrilling encounters, and this match is expected to be no different.
Eden Gardens Pitch Report for KKR vs RCB
The pitch at Eden Gardens is known to favor batsmen. However, it does provide some assistance to pacers early in the game. As the match progresses, spinners play a crucial role due to the slow nature of the surface. Both bowlers and batters can benefit from this pitch, making it an evenly balanced surface. The average first-innings score at this venue is 180 runs, indicating high-scoring matches.
So far, 93 IPL matches have been played at Eden Gardens. Out of these, teams batting first have won 38 matches, while teams chasing have emerged victorious in 55 games. Given this trend, the captain winning the toss is likely to opt for bowling first.
Eden Gardens IPL Stats & Records
Total IPL matches: 93
Wins batting first: 38
Wins chasing: 55
Matches won by toss winners: 49
Matches won by toss losers: 44
Highest team total: 262/2
Lowest team total: 49/10
Highest successful chase: 262/2
Average first-innings score: 180
Weather Forecast for KKR vs RCB Match
Weather could play a significant role in this high-voltage encounter. According to the latest weather report, there is a 75% chance of rain on match day, raising concerns about a potential washout. However, there is some relief for fans as the probability of rain reduces to 45% by the match’s start time (7:30 PM IST).
Fans will be hoping for an uninterrupted match to kick off IPL 2025 in style. If the rain stays away, this battle between KKR and RCB promises to be an electrifying start to the tournament