Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt got off to a staggering start in RCB’s chase of 175 runs against KKR in the opening match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens. Kohli smashed his half-century in 30 balls, while captain Rajat Patidar hit a superb 16-ball 34-run cameo as RCB reached 167/3 after 16 overs. RCB opener Phil Salt, who used to play for KKR, slammed 56 off 31 balls before getting out. Earlier, KKR failed to capitalise on a great start, managing only 174/8 in 20 overs against RCB. Captain Ajinkya Rahane slammed a half-century (56), while Sunil Narine smashed 44 as well. Krunal Pandya picked up three wickets, while Josh Hazlewood ended with figures of 2/22. Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to bowl against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).