A fan's plan to hug Virat Kohli during the RCB vs. KKR match in Bengaluru backfired after his Instagram video announcing his intentions landed him in police custody. He was detained at the Cubbon Park police station and would miss the match.

During the IPL 2025 match between RCB and KKR, a Virat Kohli fan breached security to meet him.

Additional metro services will be available on the Green and Blue lines for the KKR vs RCB match at the Eden Gardens on March 22 for the IPL 2025 opening match. Kolkata Metro has taken this special measure at the request of the CAB, which will be helpful for the spectators.

The IPL 2025 opening match between KKR and RCB in Kolkata faces weather uncertainty due to an orange alert for rain and thunderstorms.

Let’s take a deep dive into the strengths and weaknesses of both teams and analyze who has a better shot at winning the match on 22nd.

IPL 2025: Indian Premier League is starting on 22nd March with the opening game at Kolkata's iconic Eden Gardens. The match between reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Bangalore Royal Challengers (RCB) is under threat of being abandoned. Here's why

RCB enters IPL 2025 with a fresh start, appointing Rajat Patidar as its new captain. Patidar replaces Faf du Plessis and is expected to bring new energy to the team.

Match 6 of IPL 2022 will be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders. While RCB eyes its first win of the season, KKR aims to continue the winning momentum.

Match 39 will see a clash between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in Abu Dhabi. KKR are currently fourth on the points table while RCB are on the third. KKR are two-time champions, while RCB are still in the hunt for their maiden title.