India, March 22 -- Kolkata Knight Riders face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the IPL 2025 opener, at Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday. It will be an exciting encounter for fans, considering that they will even get to watch some of India's Champions Trophy winners in action.

Virat Kohli will be the star attraction as the former RCB skipper will once again centre stage, after playing a crucial role in India's Champions Trophy victory.

Phil Salt, who was a key figure in defending champions KKR's title-winning unit last season, joined RCB ahead of the new season. RCB purchased the England opener for Rs.11.50 crore after KKR didn't retain him.

Speaking ahead of the opener, Salt opened up on his relationship with Kohli, and the pair are a...