KKR vs RCB: Ajinkya Rahane Joins Kohli & Rohit in IPL’s Elite List After Stunning 25-Ball Fifty

Ajinkya Rahane made a stunning start as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain in the IPL 2025 opener against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. He smashed a half-century in just 25 balls, proving his aggressive intent from the start.

Ajinkya Rahane’s Explosive Knock

Leading KKR for the first time, Ajinkya Rahane played fearless cricket and dominated the RCB bowlers. His shots all around the ground gave KKR a strong start, putting the opposition under pressure.

With this quick fifty, Rahane has now joined an elite list of Indian batters with the most 50+ scores in IPL history:

Most 5️⃣0️⃣+ scores in IPL history (Indians)

6️⃣3️⃣ Virat Kohli
5️⃣3️⃣ Shikhar Dhawan
4️⃣5️⃣ Rohit Sharma
4️⃣1️⃣ KL Rahul
4️⃣0️⃣ Suresh Raina
3️⃣6️⃣ Gautam Gambhir
3️⃣3️⃣ Ajinkya Rahane#KKRvRCB #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/dodYOVWufU

— ProBatsman (@probatsman) March 22, 2025

Most 50+ Scores in IPL (Indians)

◎ 63 – Virat Kohli
◎ 53 – Shikhar Dhawan
◎ 45 – Rohit Sharma
◎ 41 – KL Rahul
◎ 40 – Suresh Raina
◎ 36 – Gautam Gambhir
◉ 33 – Ajinkya Rahane

KKR Off to a Strong Start

At the time of writing, KKR is 96/1 in 9 overs, with Rahane leading from the front. If he continues this form, KKR might post a 200+ total, setting a big challenge for RCB.