Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) launched their IPL 2025 campaign with a seven-wicket victory against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens. RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, chased down 175 runs with standout performances from Phil Salt (56) and Virat Kohli (59 not out). Krunal Pandya's three-wicket haul crippled KKR, who managed 174/8 in their 20 overs.
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