Royal Challengers Bangalore is back in action after the IPL suspension and faces Kolkata Knight Riders in the first match. The clash takes place at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB is keen to secure a playoff spot. But they must be wary of KKR’s star players.
Players to Watch
KKR has several players who can trouble RCB.
- Ajinkya Rahane is KKR’s top scorer in IPL 2025.
- He has scored 801 runs against RCB, making him one of the top scorers against the team.
RCB’s bowlers need to be cautious of Rahane.
Mystery Spinner
Varun Chakravarthy is known for his mystery spinning skills. He has taken 17 wickets in 12 matches, making him KKR’s top wicket-taker. RCB’s batsmen need to watch out for his spin.
All-Rounder Threat
Sunil Narine is a top wicket-taker in IPL history with 190 wickets. He can be a threat to RCB with both bat and ball. RCB’s bowlers should aim to get him out early. Narine has taken 27 wickets against RCB.
Fast Bowler to Watch
Harshit Rana has become a key player for KKR. He has taken 15 wickets in 12 matches in IPL 2025. In his last game at Chinnaswamy Stadium, he was expensive but still managed to take 2 wickets.
All-Rounder with a Good Record
Andre Russell has scored 167 runs and taken 8 wickets in IPL 2025. He has a good record against RCB, with a strike rate of 198 and 17 wickets against the team.