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Rajat Patidar to Sunil Narine: Players to watch out for in IPL 2025 opener between KKR and RCB
These are the players who can give match-winning performances in the opening clash of IPL 2025 which will be played between the Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Last Updated on - March 22, 2025 1:36 PM IST
Rajat Patidar to Sunil Narine: Players to watch out for in IPL 2025 opener between KKR and RCB
1. Virat Kohli
The India star batter will be seen in action for the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the upcoming IPL season. Kohli will be looking to start the tournament on a strong note against the Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens. He definitely will be a player to watch out for in the IPL 2025 opener.
2. Sunil Narine
The former West Indies all-rounder was one of KKR’s top performers in their title-winning campaign last season. Narine will be looking to contribute well in both the batting and bowling department in the opening clash against RCB on March 22.
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3. Phil Salt
The explosive England wicketkeeper-batter will be making his debut for RCB in the IPL opener against the Kolkata-based franchise. Salt was a key figure in KKR’s side that went on to lift the title last season, but now he will be looking to give a good batting performance against them.
4. Andre Russell
The veteran West Indies all-rounder was a highly important player in the KKR side that went on to clinch the title last season. Russell can hurt RCB in both the batting and bowling departments, so they will definitely be looking to keep him quiet for the whole match.
5. Rajat Patidar
The young India batter was appointed as RCB’s captain ahead of the upcoming season. Though this decision left many surprised, there is no doubt that Patidar can turn out to be quite an influential player for the franchise in the upcoming season. He will be looking to make a strong impression in his first match as a skipper in IPL.
6. Varun Chakravarthy
The India spinner is coming off a highly successful campaign with the Men in Blue in the recently-concluded Champions Trophy. Looking at his form at the international stage, Chakravarthy can turn out to be the trump card for KKR in the upcoming IPL season.
7. Bhuvneshwar Kumar
The veteran India pacer will most likely be making his debut for RCB in the IPL 2025 opener. Bhuvneshwar is the Bengaluru-based franchise’s most experienced pacer and will be looking to live up to his name and give brilliant bowling performances in the upcoming IPL season.