Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) defeated Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in the IPL 2025 opener at Eden Gardens. Virat Kohli and Phil Salt scored a half-century each as RCB got the ...

The rivalry between KKR and RCB dates back to the inaugural match of the IPL in 2008. Now, 17 years later, history comes full circle as they once again face off in the opening game of the season.

KKR vs RCB, 29th match at Kolkata, IPL, May 07 2008 - Ball by Ball Commentary RESULT 29th match (N), Eden Gardens, May 08, 2008, Indian Premier League Prev Next ...

The last time these teams met in the tournament's inaugural match was in 2008, when KKR took on RCB in Bengaluru. This year, the much-anticipated opening showdown will take place at Eden Gardens ...

In 2008, RCB hosted Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for the first match in the history of the IPL. In that game, KKR smashed 222/3 after being asked to bat first.