Rajat Patidar to Sunil Narine: Players to watch out for in IPL 2025 opener between KKR and RCB

1. Virat Kohli

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.

2. Sunil Narine

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.

3. Phil Salt

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.

4. Andre Russell

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.

5. Rajat Patidar

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.

6. Varun Chakravarthy

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.