The first match of IPL 2025 will be played between KKR and RCB only
Only 1 day is left for the IPL to start. This time the 18th season of IPL is starting from 22nd March. The first match will be played between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This match between the two teams will be held at Eden Gardens.
Well, today in this news we are going to tell you about the performance of three star players of Kolkata Knight Riders against RCB in IPL history. So let’s start:
1. Venkatesh Iyer
In IPL 2025, KKR team’s vice-captain Venkatesh Iyer has played a total of 7 times against RCB in the IPL. During this, a total of 177 runs have come from his bat at an average of 29.50 and a brilliant strike rate of 124.64. Iyer’s best score against RCB is 50 runs.
2. Andre Russell
West Indies cricket team’s experienced all-rounder Andre Russell has played a total of 15 matches against RCB in IPL history. During this time, Russell has scored a total of 392 runs from his bat at an average of 39.20 and a strike rate of 197.97. 65 runs has been Russell’s best score against RCB.
On the other hand, in bowling, Russell has taken a total of 17 wickets in 15 innings at an average of 22.64 and an economy of 9.27. Russell’s best performance against RCB has been 3 wickets for 9 runs.
3. Sunil Narine
The third name in our list is Sunil Narayan. This former Caribbean all-rounder has also performed brilliantly against RCB like Andre Russell. Narayan has scored a total of 289 runs while batting in 12 matches against RCB at an average of 28.90 and a strike rate of 182.91. During this, two half-centuries have also been seen from his bat.
Apart from this, in bowling, he has taken a total of 26 wickets in 20 innings against RCB at an average of 20.57 and an economy of 6.68. Taking four wickets for 20 runs has been Narayan’s best performance against RCB.
