KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 Match Summary. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) locked horns with Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) in a thrilling IPL encounter that kept fans on the edge of their seats. With both teams aiming for a crucial victory, the game unfolded with moments of sheer brilliance, strategic battles, and high-intensity performances. Here’s an in-depth breakdown of how the match progressed, highlighting key performances and turning points that shaped the outcome.
First Innings Summary: KKR’s Solid Start & Middle-Order Stumble
Powerplay Highlights (Overs 1-6): After opting to bat, KKR faced an early setback as Josh Hazlewood struck in the first over, dismissing Quinton de Kock for just 4 runs. However, Ajinkya Rahane took charge, counter-attacking in style.
- Key Over: The fourth over proved to be a momentum shifter when Rahane unleashed his classic stroke play, smashing two sixes and a four off Rasikh Salam.
- Score After 6 Overs: 60/1
- Key Players: Rahane (39* off 16), Narine (17* off 15)
Middle Overs (7-15): Narine & Rahane Build, But RCB Strikes Back
KKR looked well set for a huge total as Rahane and Narine continued their partnership, bringing up 100 runs for the second wicket. However, the introduction of Krunal Pandya turned the tide.
- Wickets Tumble: Krunal dismissed Rahane (56 off 31) and later took out Rinku Singh (12 off 10), restricting KKR’s acceleration.
- Standout Performer: Krunal Pandya (4-0-29-3) dominated the middle overs with accurate bowling.
- Score After 15 Overs: 145/5
Death Overs (16-20): RCB’s Bowling Masterclass Restricts KKR
KKR seemed set for a 190+ total but RCB’s disciplined bowling in the final overs ensured they finished at a modest total.
- Key Wickets: Angkrish Raghuvanshi (30 off 22) was dismissed by Yash Dayal, while Andre Russell fell cheaply.
- Economical Bowling: Josh Hazlewood (4-0-22-2) and Yash Dayal (3-0-25-1) applied crucial pressure in the final overs.
- Final Score: KKR 174/8 (20 overs)
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Key Bowling Performances – RCB – KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 Match Summary
- Josh Hazlewood: 4-0-22-2
- Krunal Pandya: 4-0-29-3
- Yash Dayal: 3-0-25-1
Second Innings Summary: RCB’s Chase & KKR’s Defense
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) scripted a dominant seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, chasing down 175 with 22 balls to spare. Here’s a detailed, phase-wise breakdown of their explosive chase:
Powerplay Onslaught (Overs 1–6): 80/0
RCB’s openers Virat Kohli and Philip Salt unleashed carnage, setting the tone with the second-highest powerplay score (80/0) in IPL history, just behind their 92/1 vs GT (2024).
- Philip Salt (49 off 23): Smashed 9 fours and 2 sixes, including two consecutive sixes off Spencer Johnson in the 5th over.
- Virat Kohli (29 off 13): Played the anchor with crisp drives, including a lucky edge that injured KKR’s Ramandeep Singh during a catch attempt.
- KKR’s Bowling Meltdown: Spencer Johnson (0/21 in 2) and Harshit Rana (0/5 in 1) were hammered, while the fielding collapsed under pressure.
Middle-Overs Control (Overs 7–12): 104/1 to 127/2
KKR’s spinners briefly stemmed the flow, but RCB maintained momentum.
- Salt’s Exit (Over 9): Varun Chakaravarthy struck with a slower ball, dismissing Salt for 56 (31 balls) on his RCB debut.
- Kohli’s Milestone (Over 12.5): Reached his 50 off 29 balls with a lofted four over cover, becoming the first batter to score 1,000+ IPL runs vs KKR.
- Padikkal’s Brief Stay (10 off 10): Fell to Sunil Narine (1/27) in the 11th over, miscuing a heave to deep mid-wicket.
- Rajat Patidar Arrives: Joined Kohli at 115/2 (11 overs), steadying the ship with cautious starts.
Patidar’s Carnage (Overs 13–15): 138/2 to 167/3
Rajat Patidar (34 off 16) turned the game with a blitz, overshadowing Kohli’s grit.
- Over 13 (Sunil Narine): Smashed a six over long-on to announce his intent.
- Over 14 (Harshit Rana): 19-run over – Patidar hammered four boundaries (including a miscued loft over cover and a wristy flick), reducing the equation to a formality.
- Over 15 (Vaibhav Arora): Patidar fell to a slower ball (caught by Rinku Singh at deep mid-wicket) but not before plundering 34 off 16 balls (5 fours, 1 six).
- Kohli’s Resilience: Battled a minor back niggle (clutched at 15.1) but stayed unbeaten, rotating strike smartly.
Livingstone’s Grand Finish (Overs 16–16.2): 167/3 to 177/3
Liam Livingstone (15* off 5) sealed the game with brutal efficiency:
- 16.1 (Spencer Johnson): Pulled a short ball for a monstrous six over the RCB dugout.
- 16.2: Shuffled across to drag a full delivery past mid-on for the winning boundary, sparking wild celebrations.
Key Stats & Moments
- Virat Kohli: 59 (36 balls)* – First batter with 1,000+ runs vs KKR in IPL (1,070*).
- Philip Salt: Scored 56 (31) on RCB debut – his 5th fifty at Eden Gardens in 8 IPL innings.
- Rajat Patidar: 34 (16) at a strike rate of 212.5 – accelerated the chase decisively.
- KKR’s Bowling Flop:
- Vaibhav Arora: 3-0-42-1 (economy 14.0).
- Harshit Rana: 3-0-32-0 (19-run 14th over).
- Spencer Johnson: 2.2-0-31-0 (10 runs in the final over).
Turning Points
- Powerplay Domination: 80/0 in 6 overs left KKR shell-shocked.
- Patidar’s 19-run Over (14th): Broke KKR’s spirit, reducing the equation to 18 off 30 balls.
- Livingstone’s 10-run Final Over: Ended the game with 22 balls to spare.
RCB’s chase was a masterclass in aggressive yet calculated batting. Kohli’s milestone knock, Salt’s fiery start, Patidar’s middle-over fireworks, and Livingstone’s ruthless finish combined to dismantle KKR at their fortress. The result reaffirmed RCB’s strategy of maximizing powerplay gains and capitalizing on momentum – a blueprint for T20 dominance.
Player of the Match – Krunal Pandya
Result: RCB 177/3 (16.2 overs) beat KKR 174/8 (20 overs) by 7 wickets.
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