New Delhi, March 22 -- The last time Kolkata Knight Riders clashed with Royal Challengers Bengaluru in an IPL opening match, it was 2008. Yes, March 22, 2025, happens to be the first time these two are playing against each other in a tournament starter since they played the first match in IPL history.

A lot has changed. To name one, Royal Challengers Bengaluru were Royal Challengers Banglore in those days. But, one thing remains the same. Seventeen years later, RCB are still without a trophy.

Virat Kohli will surely grace today's game if there's no mishap. He is the only player who'd play both matches. Check their playing XI in 2008.

KKR: Sourav Ganguly (C), Brendon McCullum (WK), Ricky Ponting, David Hussey, Mohammad Hafeez, Laxmi Rat...