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In the opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) took on Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the iconic Eden Gardens. RCB looked intrepid in the match and registered a convincing seven-wicket with 22 balls to spare. Winning the toss, the visitors invited Kolkata to bat first and riding on the disciplined show of their bowlers, Bengaluru contained Ajinkya Rahane and his men to just 174/8 in 20 overs. Krunal Pandya bagged 3/29 figures in his four overs and played a vital role in restricting KKR on the average total.
Chasing the target, RCB openers Phil Salt and Virat Kohli built a 95-run stand off just 51 balls and handed the momentum to their team. Salt clobbered his seventh IPL fifty before returning to the pavilion after accumulating swift 56 runs off just 31 deliveries. Rajat Patidar also played a captain’s knock of 34 off just. Kohli stood at the crease until the end and took Bengaluru home with Liam Livingstone in the 17th over of the innings. Krunal’s bowling display made him the recipient of the player of the match (POTM) award.
Netizens create hilarious memes on IPL 2025 opener to provide laughter dose to cricket supporters
Phil Salt, who played for KKR in IPL 2024, was seen in brilliant touch with his bat against his former team. Noting England stalwart’s brisk half-century, netizens created some humorous memes related to his link with both teams that faced each other in Kolkata. Several memes related to RCB's victory and KKR's defeat also tickled fans.
After collecting two essential points with their comprehensive win, Bengaluru will next face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on March 28, 2025. KKR will look to make a comeback against Rajasthan Royals (RR) in their next encounter at the Barsapara Stadium on March 26, 2025.
