New Delhi, March 21 -- Both Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will embark on a new era when they take on each other in the opening game of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday at the Eden Gardens.

While KKR will be led by veteran Ajinkya Rahane, Rajat Patidar has been given the leadership responsibility of RCB. However, for the defending champions, KKR have been able to hold onto their core pretty well from their previous season.

With Phil Salt shifting base to RCB, South African dashing opener Quinton de Kock is likely to partner Sunil Narine at the top for KKR while Ajinkya Rahane is expected to come at no.4, a place which earlier belonged to Shreyas Iyer. He can also come in at one down.

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