In a blistering start to their IPL 2025 campaign, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) unleashed fireworks at Eden Gardens, scoring 80 runs without losing a wicket in the powerplay during their run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This explosive start now ranks among RCB’s one of best powerplay performances in IPL history.
Openers Philip Salt and Virat Kohli were relentless from the get-go. Salt smashed a scintillating 49 off just 23 balls with 8 boundaries and 2 sixes at a strike rate of 213.04, while Kohli blazed away with 29 off 13 balls, hitting 2 fours and 2 sixes, striking at 223.08.
KKR’s bowlers had no answers during the fielding restrictions. Vaibhav Arora conceded 32 runs in 2 overs, while Spencer Johnson and Varun Chakaravarthy were also taken to the cleaners. Harshit Rana was the most economical, giving away just 5 runs in his over.
With 95 runs needed off 84 balls after the powerplay and all 10 wickets in hand, RCB looked poised to cruise to a comfortable victory.
This sensational powerplay not only gave fans a thrilling start to IPL 2025 but also reminded everyone of RCB’s firepower at the top — with Virat Kohli continuing to shine and Salt proving to be a brilliant overseas addition.
Disclaimer: The above information is based on live match data as of the 6th over of RCB’s innings and may change as the match progresses.
