Eden Gardens in Kolkata is ready for the first game of the IPL 2025 as the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders are hosting Royal Challengers Bengaluru (KKR vs RCB) on Saturday evening (March 22). Before the IPL 2025 opener, let's check some major things for the Dream11 selections for the KKR vs RCB match.

IPL 2025, Match 1: KKR vs RCB Predicted Playing XI

Kolkata Knight Riders Predicted Playing XI: Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (Captain), Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Harshit Rana, Spencer Johnson, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (Captain), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma

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Things to remember in Dream 11 team selection for KKR vs RCB match 1 IPL 2025

As there is a high chance for rain interruptions during the IPL 2025 opener between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Eden Gardens in Kolkata, we should have put higher Dream11 selection rates on the fiery batters and in-form bowlers. Also, we should give more importance to the all-rounders.

Key Dream11 selections for the IPL 2025 Match 1: KKR vs RCB

Kolkata Knight Riders: Favourite choices for captain and vice-captain

Sunil Narine: Due to his aggressive batting in the powerplay and experienced quality bowling in the venue, the KKR legend Sunil Narine is one of the strong names for this fixture.

Andre Russell: KKR cricketer Andre Russell is another all-rounder who becomes fit in any shorter version of the cricket match. His explosive batting and effective pace bowling can always prove to be a game changer.

Varun Chakravarthy: In-form Indian spinner Varun Chakravarthy is now an important name. Although the rain-affected shorter format can affect his importance status, we can't ignore him now. 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Favourite choices for captain and vice-captain

Virat Kohli: Former Indian and RCB captain Virat Kohli is always a busy batter, as the right-handed batter can still be effective in any shorter T20 match. The fans will love to see the dominance of the leading run-scorer in IPL history.

Phil Salt: Although the English cricketer Phil Salt is currently not in good form, he is always a dangerous batter in any shorter cricket format. 

Liam Livingstone: English cricketer Liam Livingstone is always a dangerous batter in a shorter format who can change the game scenario very quickly. Even his cameo can influence his batting side. Also, Livingstone is useful as a part-time spinner as he can take key wickets.