KKR vs RCB Dream11 Prediction: Top 3 Captain or Vice Captain Picks for 1st Match of IPL 2025
Top captain and vice-captain picks for KKR vs RCB Match of IPL 2025: Key performers for Dream11 Prediction match to boost your fantasy team's points!
Kolkata Knight Riders will take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the first match of IPL 2025 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on March 22 at 7:30 PM IST. KKR, led by Ajinkya Rahane, has retained most of their core squad despite releasing key players like Shreyas Iyer, Mitchell Starc, and Phil Salt. On the other hand, RCB, under new captain Rajat Patidar, has completely revamped their squad, adding English stars like Liam Livingstone and Phil Salt.
Top 3 Captaincy/Vice-Captaincy Picks for KKR vs RCB Match
Virat Kohli (RCB)
Virat Kohli remains a top fantasy pick due to his sheer consistency. However, he has been away from T20 cricket for a while, making his form a key point of discussion. Kohli has solid stats at Eden Gardens, scoring 510 runs at an average of 39.23 and a strike rate of 130.10, including three fifties and a century. But he needs to be cautious against KKR’s spin duo, as Sunil Narine has dismissed him four times, while Varun Chakravarthy has managed to get him out once. Kohli’s recent form is a mix of highs and lows, with scores of 76, 9, 0, 37, and 24 in his last five innings.
Sunil Narine (KKR)
Sunil Narine is a dependable all-round option, making him a safe fantasy choice. He has a fantastic record at Eden Gardens, with 70 wickets at an average of 19.95 and 559 runs at a blistering strike rate of 164.89. His all-round skills ensure he remains in the game at all times. However, Narine has struggled against Bhuvneshwar Kumar, who has dismissed him twice in 33 balls. His recent form is steady, with 12 wickets against right-handers in IPL 2024 at an economy of 7.10 and five wickets against left-handers at an economy of 5.14.
Varun Chakravarthy (KKR)
Varun Chakravarthy has been in excellent form and will be a key factor for KKR in this match. He has picked up 24 wickets at Eden Gardens at a strike rate of 15.16, including a four-wicket haul. While he has performed better against left-handers, RCB’s batting lineup will mostly feature right-handers, which could slightly reduce his impact. However, his recent performances have been impressive, with figures of 2/25, 2/28, 5/24, 2/38, and 3/23 in his last five matches.
