TATA IPL 2025 KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, Pitch Report, Weather Report, Playing XI, Key Fantasy, Match 1, IPL 2025, 22nd March 2025

• Match: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) vs Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
• Date- 22nd March 2025
• League- IPL 2025
• Time- 7.30 PM (IST)
• Venue- Eden Gardens, Kolkata 

📢 Match Preview:

Welcome to the KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction, brought to you by Smart Cricket Insights IPL experts!

🏏 Match 1 of IPL 2025 is set to be a thrilling contest between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

✅ Kolkata Knight Riders – Last season's champions will be looking for a strong start this year. They have Ajinkya Rahane as their new captain and will try to defend their title.

✅ Royal Challengers Bangalore – RCB finished fourth in the previous season and will be aiming to finally lift the trophy this time.

🔥 Top Dream11 Picks for KKR vs RCB :-

✅ Best Batsman – Phil Salt (RCB)
Phil Salt is an aggressive opening batsman who can score runs quickly. He is known for hitting big shots in the powerplay. In IPL 2024, he scored 435 runs and will be a key player in this match.

✅ Best Bowler – Varun Chakravarthy (KKR)
Varun Chakravarthy is in great form with the ball. He recently took 9 wickets in the ICC Champions Trophy. He is a top choice for your fantasy team as he can take important wickets.

✅ Best All-Rounder – Sunil Nirine (KKR)
Sunil Nirine is one of the most powerful hitters in cricket. He can score quick runs and also take wickets, making him a valuable all-rounder for your Dream11 team.

Risky Picks for KKR vs RCB -
Yash Dayal (RCB)
Rinku Singh (KKR) 

KKR vs RCB Probable Playing XI -

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI
Quinton de Kock (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Venkatesh Iyer, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakravarthy 

Royal Challengers Bangalore Playing XI
Phil Salt (WK), Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Liam Livingstone, Rajat Patidar (C), Jacob Bethell/ Tim David, Jitesh Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazelwood, Yash Dayal

Kolkata Knight Riders Squad
Ajinkya Rahane (c), Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Anukul Roy, Moeen Ali.

Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad
Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethel, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee.

Head 2 Head Dream11 Team Prediction KKR vs RCB - 

Wicket Keeper: P Salt, Quinton De Kock
Batsmen: V Kohli, R Patidar, A Rahane, V. Iyer
All Rounders: Sunil Narine, A Russell 
Bowlers: B Kumar, V Chakravarthy, H Rana





Head 2 Head Dream11 Team Prediction KKR vs RCB -

 

Wicket Keeper: P Salt, Quinton De Kock
Batsmen: R Patidar, V. Iyer
All Rounders: Sunil Narine, A Russell, L. Livingstone
Bowlers: B Kumar, V Chakravarthy, J. Hazlewood, Nortje

Watch Detailed Analysis of the Match -
KKR vs RCB Dream 11 Predictions on YouTube

🏆 WHO WILL WIN?

KKR will have the home advantage at Eden Gardens, but RCB has a strong squad too. It will be an exciting match!

📌 Tell us in the comments – Who do you think will win this match? 🎯🔥 

IPL 2025 Auction: Top Buys & Biggest Steals!

 IPL 2025 Auction: Top Buys & Biggest Steals!

The IPL 2025 Auction was nothing short of a spectacle! With franchises splurging big bucks on top talents and some unexpected steals grabbing attention, this year's bidding war had cricket fans on the edge of their seats. From record-breaking purchases to underrated players going for a bargain, the auction delivered drama, excitement, and surprises. Let’s dive into the most expensive buys, the biggest surprises, and the smartest steals of the IPL 2025 Auction!

1. 🏏 Most Expensive Buys – Who Broke the Bank?

Every IPL auction sees a handful of players attract massive bids, and 2025 was no different. Some franchises were ready to spend big to secure the best talent. Here are the top signings that made headlines:

Record-Breaking Purchases

1. Rishabh Pant to Lucknow Super Giants for ₹27 crore
   Pant became the most expensive player in IPL history, surpassing previous records with this monumental bid.

   

2. Shreyas Iyer to Punjab Kings for ₹26.75 crore
   Iyer's acquisition set a new benchmark before being overtaken by Pant's bid
   
   

   
   
   
   

3. Jos Buttler to Gujarat Titans for $1.81 million (approx. ₹13.5 crore)
   Buttler emerged as the highest-paid overseas player in this auction.
   
   

   
   
   

Conclusion: IPL 2025 Auction Sets the Stage for an Exciting Season!

The IPL 2025 Auction lived up to the hype, with franchises making aggressive bids to secure their dream squads. While stars like Rishabh Pant, Shreyas Iyer, and Jos Buttler commanded huge sums, some young talents and underrated players also made headlines as surprise picks.

As teams finalize their strategies and fans eagerly await the season, one thing is certain—IPL 2025 is set to be one of the most thrilling editions yet! Which team do you think got the best deal? Share your thoughts in the comments! 🏏🔥