The IPL 2025 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) kicked off with a mix of excitement and drama at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Early in the match, former KKR player Suyash Sharma found himself in an awkward moment that caught everyone’s attention.
The incident occurred in the very first over when Josh Hazlewood, steaming in with the new ball, targeted Quinton de Kock. After smashing a boundary, de Kock attempted an aggressive slog but managed only a thick top edge. Positioned at short mid-wicket, Suyash had the opportunity to take a straightforward catch, but he fumbled, letting a golden chance slip. RCB’s newly appointed captain, Rajat Patidar, couldn’t hide his frustration at the missed opportunity.
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Fortunately for RCB, the mistake didn’t prove costly. Just a few deliveries later, Hazlewood got his revenge by dismissing de Kock. Wicketkeeper Jitesh Sharma pulled off a sharp catch to send the South African back to the pavilion, giving RCB an early breakthrough.
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At the time of writing, KKR stands at 60/1 after six overs, with captain Ajinkya Rahane and Sunil Narine at the crease. Rahane is batting confidently on 39* off 16 balls, while Narine is providing support with 17* off 15 deliveries. The match already promises to be a thrilling contest.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (Playing XI): Virat Kohli, Philip Salt(w), Rajat Patidar(c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.
Kolkata Knight Riders (Playing XI): Quinton de Kock(w), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy.
