KKR vs RCB IPL 2025: Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) co-owner Shah Rukh Khan has confirmed he will come and host the Opening Ceremony of IPL 2025 at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens on Saturday. SRK, along with other Bollywood stars, will perform ahead of his team KKR’s opening match against RCB.
The actor took to X and wrote, “Party Pathan ke ghar pe rakhoge toh mehman nawazi ke liye Pathan khud aayega aur patake bhi layega. Aaj shaam 6 baje dekhiye IPL 18 ka mega celebration.”
Earlier, SRK expressed confidence in his team and its leadership as in a video shared on KKR’s social media platforms, he said, “God bless you all. Stay healthy and happy.”God bless you. Please be healthy, be happy. And thank you, Chandu sir, for looking after them. Welcome aboard to the new members. Thank you, Ajinkya, for joining us and being a captain. God bless you, and I hope you will find a good home here and play well with all of us. Have a good evening, a good match, and be healthy. ”
KKR will have a new captain in Ajinkya Rahane and mentor in T20 legend Dwayne Bravo.
Meanwhile, a steady drizzle in the evening brought a premature end to evening practice sessions of KKR and RCB on the eve of their opener at Eden Gardens. According to the India Meteorological Department, thunderstorms and rain are expected in parts of West Bengal until Saturday, driven by favorable wind conditions and moisture coming in from the Bay of Bengal.
In 2024, this KKR vs RCB rivalry provided some of the most thrilling moments for viewers, with KKR winning both encounters. The first clash was particularly intense, fueled by controversy surrounding Virat Kohli’s dismissal by Harshit Rana, which sparked debate. In the second encounter, KKR dominated, chasing down a target of 183 in just 16.5 overs at Bengaluru’s M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, leaving RCB stunned.