KKR vs RCB IPL 2025: Five batters to watch out for

The Indian festival of cricket is back for its 18th season and brings us a mouth-watering encounter between two bitter rivals in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders as the opening act. Let us have a look at five batters to watch out for in tonight's match.

Virat Kohli: Will season 18 finally be the glory season for no. 18 this time around? The magnificent batter has almost always performed against KKR, and is in rich vein of form comming from the Champion's Trophy. Expect much of the same greatness from the King.

Quinton de Kock: While past his prime, the Protean opener still packs tons of power, will be looking to replicate Phil Salt's magic from last season for the defending champions.

Phil Salt: Salt's opening explosions were one of the key factors for KKR's title last season. This seasonhe will look to bring much of the same for RCB, and perhaps start off by taking on familiar colours in familiar conditions.

Rinku Singh: Although his side won the title last year, the young maverick had little to do batting wise, witht he top-order usually handling things well. Rinku will surely come into the season, looking to bat higher up and with a point to prove.

Rajat Patidar: The Patidar era begins today for RCB, who will look to their new skipper to counter the deadly spin duo of Varun Chakarvarthy and Sunil Narine.