KKR vs RCB / RCB Won The Toss And Decided To Bowl First - See Playing 11

RCB won the toss, chose to bowl

The first match of IPL 2025 is being played between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). RCB won the toss and decided to bowl first. Captain Rajat Patidar told that four fast bowlers and two spinners have been included in his playing 11 for this match. At the same time, KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane told that he will be seen playing with three fast bowlers and two spin bowlers.

The playing 11 of both the teams is as follows

Kolkata Knight Riders: Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Venkatesh Iyer, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Rinku Singh, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Spencer Johnson, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakraborty.

Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Phil Salt (wicketkeeper), Rajat Patidar (captain), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Rasikh Dar Salam, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal.

The opening match of the 18th season of IPL is being played in Kolkata between defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB). Bangalore captain Rajat Patidar won the toss and chose to bowl.

The 18th season of IPL started with a bang. Bollywood stars Shahrukh Khan, Virat Kohli and Rinku Singh danced together in the opening ceremony held on Saturday at Kolkata's Eden Gardens Stadium. Kohli danced to the song Jhoome Jo Pathan and Rinku Singh danced with Shahrukh on the song Main Loot Gaya...

The ceremony was hosted by Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan. He started with the dialogue from the film Pathan - 'If you will host a party at Pathan's house... then Pathan will come for hospitality, and will also bring fireworks with him...'

The first performance was given by Shreya Ghoshal. She sang the first song from the film Bhool Bhulaiyaa - Mere Dholna Sun... After that songs like Ghoomar-Ghoomal and Kar Har Maidan Fatah... were sung. Then Bollywood actress Disha Patani danced in Malang-Malang. Punjabi singer Karan Aujla created a lot of fun by singing Bevi-Bevi..., Husn Tera Tauba-Tauba Gaya... Disha Patani also performed in Aujla's performance.

The opening ceremony of IPL 2025 is over. A cake was cut on the occasion of the 18th season of IPL and IPL 2025 was started with fireworks. The national anthem was played at the end of the program. The toss was delayed during the opening ceremony and the toss for the match between RCB and KKR will be held shortly.

Virat Kohli danced with Shahrukh on the song 'Jhoome Jo Pathan' during the opening ceremony. Shahrukh requested Kohli to dance and both of them danced to the song from the film Pathan and charmed the audience. Shahrukh then called BCCI officials and the performing artists on the stage.

King Khan 🤝 King Kohli

When two kings meet, the stage is bound to be set on fire 😍#TATAIPL 2025 opening ceremony graced with Bollywood and Cricket Royalty 🔥#KKRvRCB | @iamsrk | @imVkohli pic.twitter.com/9rQqWhlrmM

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) batsman Rinku Singh and Virat Kohli are present on stage with Shahrukh. Shahrukh said that Rinku has also grown up watching Kohli. Shahrukh has asked Rinku to dance on his song. Rinku and Shahrukh danced on the song 'Lut-Put Gaya' and Kohli was also standing beside them during this time.

A Special @KKRiders reunion 🤗

Shah Rukh Khan 💜 Rinku Singh

A special performance to delight the #TATAIPL 2025 opening ceremony 😍#KKRvRCB | @rinkusingh235 | @iamsrk pic.twitter.com/IK0H8BdybK

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2025

Disha Patani's performance is over and now Punjabi singer Karan Aujla has come on stage. As soon as Karan sang 'Husn Tera Tauba-Tauba', the audience started dancing. Disha Patani is also present on stage with Karan and was seen dancing to his tune.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐝 🎤

Karan Aujla brings his signature swag to the #TATAIPL 2025 opening ceremony 🤩#KKRvRCB | @GeetanDiMachine pic.twitter.com/QlVdWbVtCc

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2025

After Shreya Ghoshal's explosive performance, Bollywood actress Disha Patani performed a great dance in Malang-Malang.

Shreya Ghoshal sang songs like Dekho Yeh Sham Deewani..., Nagade Sang Dhol Baje... and Maa Tujhe Salaam, Vande Mataram from the movie Om Shanti Om.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭. 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐜 🎶

Shreya Ghoshal’s mesmerizing voice lights up the #TATAIPL 2025 opening ceremony! ⭐#KKRvRCB | @shreyaghoshal pic.twitter.com/cDM8OpOIP3

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) March 22, 2025

Disha Patani is performing at the opening ceremony of IPL 2025. She has captivated the audience with her dance moves.

KKR vs RCB: The opening ceremony of the 18th season of IPL has started. It is being hosted by Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan. Shreya Ghoshal gave the first performance at the Eden Gardens Stadium in Kolkata. She sang the song Mere Dholna Sun... Pehla from the film Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Bollywood actress Disha Patani and Punjabi singer Karan Aujla will also perform in a short while. Arijit Singh, Shraddha Kapoor and Varun Dhawan can also perform.

Shahrukh had reached Kolkata a day earlier. He will support his team Kolkata Knight Riders. Salman Khan is also expected to arrive. He may come for the promotion of his film Sikandar. However, it has not been officially confirmed yet.

Started with the names of all the previous champions

The opening ceremony of IPL-18 has started. It is being hosted by Bollywood star Shahrukh Khan.The ceremony started with the names of the last 17 champion teams.

Shahrukh Khan inaugurated the opening ceremony

The opening ceremony of IPL 2025 has started at Eden Gardens. Kolkata Knight Riders co-owner Shahrukh Khan has inaugurated it.

These stars can also be present

• Shahrukh Khan: Being the owner of KKR, his presence is almost certain.
• Priyanka Chopra: She can enter as a global star.
• Salman Khan: May come for the promotion of Sikandar.
• Vicky Kaushal: He is also expected to attend.