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One of the best wickets to bat on: Ajinkya Rahane on Eden Gardens pitch after high-scoring encounter
Kolkata, April 8: Following the loss against Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane shared his thoughts on the Eden Gardens pitch where almost 480 runs were scored during the 21st encounter of this season.
IPL 2025: KKR skipper Rahane wins toss, elects to field first against LSG
Kolkata, April 8: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) skipper Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and elected to field first against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) at Eden Gardens on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: Early wickets will help KKR to be dangerous in middle overs, says Assistant coach Ottis Gibson
Kolkata, April 7: Kolkata Knight Riders assistant coach Ottis Gibson expressed confidence in his team's bowling lineup ahead of their clash against Lucknow Super Giants at Eden Gardens on Tuesday.
IPL 2025: Arora, Chakravarthy, Iyer help all-round Kolkata thrash Hyderabad by 80 runs
Kolkata, April 3: Pacer Vaibhav Arora (3-29) and spinner Varun Chakravarthy (3-22) starred with the ball while Venkatesh Iyer struck with the bat to help Kolkata Knight Riders defeat Sunrisers Hyderabad by 80 runs in Match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, here at the Eden Gardens here on Thursday.
Sunil Narine completes 200 wickets for KKR in T20s
Kolkata, April 3: Spinner Sunil Narine completed 200 wickets for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), becoming the first player from the team to do so.
IPL 2025: Iyer's late blitz, Raghuvanshi's fifty power KKR to 200/6 against SRH
Kolkata, April 3: Defending champion Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) posted a competitive total against Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) in Match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens, thanks to a remarkable late-innings acceleration spearheaded by Venkatesh Iyer and Rinku Singh.
IPL 2025: Sunrisers Hyderabad skipper Pat Cummins wins toss, opts to bowl against KKR
Kolkata, April 3: Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) skipper Pat Cummins won the toss and elected to bowl first against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 15th encounter of the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Thursday.
IPL 2025: When and where to watch KKR vs SRH, head-to-head record
Kolkata, April 3: Kolkata Knight Riders will host Sunrisers Hyderabad in match 15 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Thursday.
As per BCCI..,: Eden curator Sujan Mukherjee breaks silence on denying KKR captain's spin-friendly pitch request
New Delhi, March 30: Eden Gardens pitch curator Sujan Mukherjee has found himself in the middle of a heated debate about home advantage against a fighting strip.
IPL 2025: KKR-LSG clash in Kolkata postponed due to Ram Navami festivities
Mumbai, March 28: The Indian Premier League (IPL) fixture between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) scheduled at Eden Gardens, Kolkata on April 6, has been moved to Tuesday, April 8 owing to deployment of security for Ram Navami festivities on that day, the official website of IPL said in a press release.
IPL 2025: 'KKR's middle order is experienced and explosive', Rahane backs batters to deliver after loss in opener
Kolkata, March 23: After defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders suffered a seven-wicket defeat to Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the opening game of IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens, captain Rahane is confident that the "experienced, dangerous and explosive" batting unit will bounce back from the loss.
IPL 2025: Over the past two seasons, we've seen 'Virat Kohli 2.0', Hayden hails ex-RCB skipper's unbeaten fifty
Kolkata, March 23: After Virat Kohli's unbeaten half-century led Royal Challengers Bengaluru to a thrilling win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2025 opener, former Australian opener Matthew Hayden praised the right-hander's "chasing masterclass," calling his recent form a dynamic "Kohli 2.0" on the field.
We would love to see pitch that helps spinners: KKR captain Rahane
Kolkata, March 23: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane admitted that the Eden Gardens surface played differently than usual in their IPL 2025 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB). Traditionally known for assisting spinners, the pitch this time offered little turn, impacting KKR's spin-reliant bowling attack in their seven-wicket defeat.
IPL 2025: Credit for the win goes to Krunal and Suyash, says RCB captain Patidar
Kolkata, March 22: After Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) began their Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign with a seven-wicket win over defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), skipper Rajat Patidar credited spinners Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma for setting the base for an emphatic victory.
IPL 2025: Pandya, Kohli and Salt help RCB begin campaign with seven-wicket win over KKR (Ld)
Kolkata, March 22: Fifties from Virat Kohli (59 not out) and Phil Salt (56) went hard in power-play to set the base for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to chase down 175 and beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in the first game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) IPL 2025 at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.
KKR captain Rahane pinpoints situation when momentum changed in their staggering defeat against RCB
Kolkata, March 23: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane shed light on the moment in the first innings that completely changed the "momentum" against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the first match of the Indian Premier League.
Great opportunity for me to learn from one of the great players: RCB skipper hails Virat Kohli's unbeaten fifty in IPL 2025 opener
Kolkata, March 23: After registering a win over Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) skipper Rajat Patidar lauded stalwart batter Virat Kohli's unbeaten knock in the match.
Virat Kohli extends his dominance in IPL by widening gap in elusive feat
Kolkata, March 23: Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart Virat Kohli extended his supremacy in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 by adding another feather to his cap during the tournament opener of the 18th edition of the cash-rich league on Saturday.
Virat Kohli becomes third batter to smash 1000-plus runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL
Kolkata, March 22: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) opener Virat Kohli on Saturday became the third player to complete 1000-plus runs against Kolkata Knight Riders in Indian Premier League (IPL).
IPL 2025: RCB blow away defending champions KKR with resounding 7-wicket win
Kolkata, March 22: Royal Challengers Bengaluru kicked off the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 with a statement 7-wicket win against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday at the Eden Gardens.
Krunal Pandya's 3-fer restricts KKR to 174/8 in 20 overs in IPL 2025 opener against RCB
Kolkata, March 22: Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) left-arm spinner Krunal Pandya's exceptional bowling performance helped restrict defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 174/8 in 20 overs during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 opener, played at Eden Gardens on Saturday.
No decision has been made: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla on security concerns for KKR-LSG clash due to Ram Navmi
By Ujjawal Roy, Kolkata, March 22 (ANI): BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla on Saturday said that the BCCI is yet to decide on moving the April 6 IPL match out of Kolkata after the Kolkata police as the Cricket Association of Bengal to do so as the game was on the same day as Ram Navmi.
IPL 2025: RCB stalwart Virat Kohli felicitated with special memento
Kolkata, March 22: Royal Challengers Bengaluru stalwart Virat Kohli was felicitated with 'IPL 18' momento by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Roger Binny during the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League on Saturday.
Virat Kohli shakes leg to 'Jhoome Jo Pathaan' in IPL 2025 opening ceremony, SRK calls him 'GOAT'
Kolkata, March 22: It's always a treat to watch a collaboration between members of Indian cinema and sports players. Today, the audience in Kolkata got lucky as they witnessed a star-studded crossover of Bollywood and cricket at the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), courtesy of Shah Rukh Khan.
IPL 2025: RCB win toss, opt to bowl against defending champions KKR, Bhuvneshwar Kumar misses out
Kolkata, March 22: Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and opted to bowl against the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the tournament opener of the 18th edition of the cash-rich Indian Premier League (IPL) at the iconic Eden Gardens on Saturday.
IPL 2025 opening ceremony: Shah Rukh Khan brings his everlasting charm to jam-packed Eden Gardens, sends crowd into frenzy
Kolkata, March 22: Adding his charm to the opening ceremony of the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL), Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan took centre stage at the jam-packed Eden Gardens stadium in Kolkata.
IPL 2025: Kohli, Salt fifties help RCB to seven-wicket win over KKR
Kolkata, March 22: Half-centuries by Virat Kohli (59 not out) and Phil Salt (56) went hard in power-play to set the base for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) to chase down 175 and beat defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by seven wickets in the first game of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.
IPL 2025: Weather concerns loom over KKR-RCB season opener
Kolkata, March 22: The highly anticipated season opener of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) can be marred by weather as the 'City of Joy' has witnessed a fair bit of overnight rain.
IPL 2025: Krunal Pandya picks 3-29 as bowlers help RCB restrict KKR to 174/8
Kolkata, March 22: Krunal Pandya picked an incredible 3-29 as a bowlers-led spirited comeback helped Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) restrict Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to 174/8 in 20 overs in the opening match of Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday.
Anurag Thakur highlights IPL's growth, TB awareness ahead of season 18 opener
Mumbai, March 22: As the 18th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) kicks off on Saturday, BJP MP Anurag Thakur praised the tournament's impact on cricket and employment while also emphasising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for a TB-free India.
IPL 2025: RCB win toss and elect to bowl first against KKR in tournament opener
Kolkata, March 22: Rajat Patidar, the captain of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening game of IPL 2025 against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders at the Eden Gardens on Saturday.
'A battleground where heroes are made': SRK and Virat Kohli kick off IPL's Season 18
Kolkata, March 22: Megastar and majority owner of the Kolkata Knight Riders Shah Rukh Khan kicked off the proceedings in the opening ceremony of the 2025 Indian Premier League season at the Eden Gardens here on Saturday. With the Indian Premier League (IPL) now entering its 18th season, the timeless actor, who has the expertise of getting the fans on their feet through his decades of work, addressed the City of Joy ahead of the toss.
Please be healthy, be happy...: SRK cheers KKR players ahead of IPL 2025 opener against RCB
Kolkata, March 22: Bollywood superstar and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan extended his best wishes to the team ahead of their opening match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
IPL 2025: Rain threat looms over KKR vs RCB season opener at Eden Gardens
Kolkata, March 22: The grand stage is set for the much-anticipated opening clash of IPL 2025, as Kolkata Knight Riders take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the iconic Eden Gardens. However, the season opener is now under the looming threat of rain, with weather conditions in Kolkata posing a significant challenge.
Tournament too long, competitive: Ganguly says too early to pick top contenders for IPL title
Kolkata March 21: Former Indian cricketer and ex-BCCI president Sourav Ganguly spoke about IPLs competitive nature, saying it is too early to decide who are contenders for the title as all teams look balanced.
New opening partner, adventures against spin challenges, post T20I-retirement re-invention: Talking points on Virat's 400th T20 game
Kolkata, March 21: As star India batter Virat Kohli takes to the field for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 campaign opener against defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens, he will become the third Indian player to play 400 T20s or more.
Shah Rukh Khan arrives in Kolkata ahead of IPL 2025 opening ceremony
Kolkata, March 21: Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan on Friday evening touched down in Kolkata as he is set to attend the opening ceremony of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens.
IPL 2025: I would like to do well against Kohli, says Chakaravarthy ahead of KKR-RCB battle
Kolkata, March 21: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will begin their IPL 2025 campaign against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the Eden Gardens on Saturday, with star spinner Varun Chakaravarthy looking to carry his recent international form into the tournament.
Rain predicted in Kolkata for IPL season opener, KKR to take on RCB
New Delhi March 21: The IPL 2025 season opener on Saturday between the reigning champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Kolkata could be impacted by rain, according to a report by ESPNcricinfo.
Cricket Association of Bengal awaits BCCI reply after cops ask them to reschedule April 6 IPL match
By Ujjawal Roy, Kolkata, March 21: After the Kolkata Police request the Cricket Association of Bengal to reschedule the IPL game scheduled for April 6 at the Eden Gardens on account of Ram Navmi, President of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) Snehasish Ganguly said that the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) have not confirmed yet whether the match will be rescheduled or shifted to a new venue.