KKR vs RCB: IPL 2025 is knocking on the doors; cricket fans are eagerly waiting for another exciting season of the Indian Premier League. All ten teams have already announced their captains names, preparations at peak. IPL 2025 will begin on March 22. Before this, many cricket enthusiasts have opened the lid of the IPL vault to take a look at good old memories, like IPL’s first-ever ton by New Zealand’s Brandon McCullum against Royal Challengers Bangalore while batting for the Kolkata Knight Riders. It still is an unforgettable moment for McCullum as well. How was the innings? How did he manage to pull off such a monumental innings? Let’s explore:
When the Indian Premier League (IPL) commenced in 2008, New Zealand cricketer Brendon McCullum delivered an unforgettable performance in the tournament’s inaugural match, a moment etched in the history of the Kolkata Knight Riders. This match took place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, where the Kolkata Knight Riders faced off against the Royal Challengers Bangalore.
McCullum’s remarkable innings of 158 runs off just 73 balls included 10 fours and 13 sixes, playing a pivotal role in securing victory for KKR. His outstanding performance earned him the Player of the Match accolade, marking a significant turning point in his career. In this encounter, Kolkata Knight Riders batted first, amassing a total of 222 runs, with contributions from David Hussey and Ricky Ponting, who scored 12 and 20 runs, respectively. Unfortunately, the Royal Challengers Bangalore struggled to respond, with Praveen Kumar being the top scorer for his team with only 18 runs, leading to their all-out total of 82 runs. Consequently, KKR triumphed by a substantial margin of 140 runs, with Ajit Agarkar claiming the most wickets for KKR, finishing with three dismissals.