Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Live Cricket Score and Commentary, Match 1, Indian Premier League, 2025

Indian Premier League Match 1: Kolkata Knight Riders v Royal Challengers Bengaluru at Kolkata, March 22, 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders
KKR
174/8 (20)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
RCB
177/3 (16.2)
Finished
RCB won by 7 wickets
BATSMENRB4S6SSR
Liam Livingstone15521300.00
Virat Kohli593643163.89
BOWLERSOMRWECON
Spencer Johnson2.2031013.29
Vaibhav Arora3042114.00
Current Partnership: 15 run (0.5 ov) | Last Wicket: Rajat Patidar 34 (16) | Fall of Wicket: 162/3 (15.3 ov)
CRR: 10.84 | Last Ten Overs: 93/3 9.30
Recent: 461·4W414424411111

Commentary

4
16.2
Spencer Johnson to Liam Livingstone, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Liam Livingstone hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep mid wicket. Ball finds the ropes for four.
6
16.1
Spencer Johnson to Liam Livingstone, Six, Six !! With a brilliant fast ball on the stumps, Liam Livingstone goes back and showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes a spectacular pull to deep fine leg for a colossal Maximum!
End of over 16 (10 runs)
Liam Livingstone 5 (3)
Virat Kohli 59 (36)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 167/3
Vaibhav Arora 3-0-42-1
Harshit Rana 3-0-32-0
1
15.6
Vaibhav Arora to Liam Livingstone, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Liam Livingstone hangs in the crease to make a confident drive, sending the ball towards deep cover for 1 run.
0
15.5
Vaibhav Arora to Liam Livingstone, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Liam Livingstone hangs in the crease to the delivery, tries to defend it with full face of the bat, but the ball jags away at the last moment, beating the bat.
4
15.4
Vaibhav Arora to Liam Livingstone, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, Liam Livingstone goes back, plays pull in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
w
15.3
Rajat Patidar c R Singh b V Arora 34 (16) Vaibhav Arora to Rajat Patidar, no run, c R Singh b V Arora, Caught out !! fast ball, good length, on the stumps, A risky shot choice by Rajat Patidar as the batter hangs in the crease to strike it towards deep mid wicket, only to get an edge that goes straight into the hands of Rinku Singh for a soft dismissal.
4
15.2
Vaibhav Arora to Rajat Patidar, Four, Four !! fast ball, back of length, on the stumps. Rajat Patidar goes back, hits pull in the gap towards deep square leg, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
1
15.1
Vaibhav Arora to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Virat Kohli hangs in the crease to take fast ball of full length aimed on the off stump, executing a confident drive that sent the ball sailing towards long off for 1 run.
End of over 15 (19 runs)
Rajat Patidar 30 (14)
Virat Kohli 58 (35)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 157/2
Harshit Rana 3-0-32-0
Sunil Narine 4-0-27-1
4
14.6
Harshit Rana to Rajat Patidar, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump. Rajat Patidar hangs in the crease, hits drive in the gap towards deep cover, and ball finds the ropes in a flash for four.
4
14.5
Harshit Rana to Rajat Patidar, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Rajat Patidar hangs in the crease, plays cut in the air to deep point. Ball finds the ropes for four.
2
14.4
Harshit Rana to Rajat Patidar, 2 runs, Harshit Rana delivers fast ball at good length, Rajat Patidar hangs in the crease and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 2 runs.
4
14.3
Harshit Rana to Rajat Patidar, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the stumps, Rajat Patidar hangs in the crease, plays flick shot in the air to deep fine leg. Ball finds the ropes for four.
4
14.2
Harshit Rana to Rajat Patidar, Four, Four !! fast ball, full length, on the off stump, Rajat Patidar hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
14.1
Harshit Rana to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Harshit Rana delivers fast ball at full length, Virat Kohli hangs in the crease and tucks it. But the ball is stopped by the fielder standing at the long on, limits Virat Kohli to just 1 run.
End of over 14 (11 runs)
Virat Kohli 57 (34)
Rajat Patidar 12 (9)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 138/2
Sunil Narine 4-0-27-1
Harshit Rana 2-0-13-0
1
13.6
Sunil Narine to Virat Kohli, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Virat Kohli hangs in the crease to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
13.5
Sunil Narine to Rajat Patidar, 1 run, Rajat Patidar goes back to take off break ball of full length aimed on the stumps, executing a confident push that sent the ball sailing towards deep square leg for 1 run.
1
13.4
Sunil Narine to Virat Kohli, 1 run, off break ball, full length, on the stumps, Virat Kohli goes back to make a room for himself and hits it towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
1
13.3
Sunil Narine to Rajat Patidar, 1 run, Sunil Narine delivers off break ball at full length, Rajat Patidar goes back and plays the shot, but the ball goes straight to the fielder at deep square leg for 1 run.
6
13.2
Sunil Narine to Rajat Patidar, Six, Six !! With a brilliant off break ball, on the stumps, Rajat Patidar hangs in the crease, showcases power-hitting prowess as batter unleashes it to long on for a colossal Maximum!
1
13.1
Sunil Narine to Virat Kohli, 1 run, Virat Kohli hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an off break ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 1 run.
End of over 13 (8 runs)
Virat Kohli 54 (31)
Rajat Patidar 4 (6)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 127/2
Harshit Rana 2-0-13-0
Sunil Narine 3-0-16-1
1
12.6
Harshit Rana to Virat Kohli, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Virat Kohli hangs in the crease to make a confident cut, sending the ball towards point for 1 run.
4
12.5
Harshit Rana to Virat Kohli, Four, Four !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Virat Kohli hangs in the crease, plays drive in the air to deep cover. Ball finds the ropes for four.
1
12.4
Harshit Rana to Rajat Patidar, 1 run, An accurately pitched fast ball on the off stump, Rajat Patidar hangs in the crease to make a confident flick shot, sending the ball towards deep mid wicket for 1 run.
2
12.3
Harshit Rana to Rajat Patidar, 2 runs, Rajat Patidar hangs in the crease and plays a well-timed flick shot off an fast ball delivers at a full length by the bowler, but the ball lands safely in the hands of the fielder at deep mid wicket for 2 runs.
0
12.2
Harshit Rana to Rajat Patidar, no run, Dot ball !! inswinger, good length, on the off stump, Harshit Rana bowls a sharp delivery, and Rajat Patidar hangs in the crease to defend the ball, but the ball nips away and beats the bat, leaving the batter stranded.
0
12.1
Harshit Rana to Rajat Patidar, no run, Dot ball !! fast ball, good length, on the off stump, Harshit Rana sends down a sharp delivery, Rajat Patidar hangs in the crease to defend it, but mistimes the shot, beats the bat, leaving the batter confused.
End of over 12 (4 runs)
Rajat Patidar 1 (2)
Virat Kohli 49 (29)
Royal Challengers Bengaluru 119/2
Sunil Narine 3-0-16-1
Varun Chakaravarthy 4-0-43-1