Kolkata, March 22 -- Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) won the toss and elected to field against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2025 Opener at the historic Eden Gardens here on Saturday. RCB skipper Rajat Patidar justified the decision to bowl first, saying, "The pitch looks hard. It is amazing to lead RCB, and this is a great opportunity to learn from experienced players. We have done proper preparations for the last 10-15 days." Patidar admitted some confusion regarding the impact player rule but reiterated that RCB would also field three pacers and two spinners. KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane, expressing his pride in leading the team, said, "It's an honour to lead this team. Our preparation has been good, and the core group has rema...