Ajinkya Rahane’s Kolkata Knight Riders will face Rajat Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 opener at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday. KKR enters as the defending champions, while RCB, despite a shaky start last season, fought back to secure a playoff spot.Both teams have revamped their squads following the mega auction. However, the spotlight will be on Venkatesh Iyer for KKR, whose unexpected price surge has raised expectations. Having delivered match-winning performances before, every outing this season will be closely watched.
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