The Indian Premier League (IPL) is all set to start today with the first match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. The match will be held at Eden Gardens, Kolkata and it will be starting at 7:30 pm IST with the toss scheduled at 7:00 pm IST.
Shah Rukh Khan Meets KKR Team
The KKR is owned by King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh Khan. Ahead of the opening match he met his team and shared warm wishes. The video was shared by KKR on social media with SRK addressing the squad and giving special message to newly appointed captain Ajinkya Rahane.
SRK’s Special Message For Ajinkya Rahane
“Thank you Ajinkya for joining us and being our captain. God bless you, and I hope you will find a good home here, and play well with all of us,” he said.
KKR Vs RCB Match Likely To Be Affected Due To Weather
The match which is set to be hosted at Eden Gardens on March 22, is facing a serious threat from the weather. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Kolkata and the surrounding area, with predictions of rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds during the day. The opening ceremony, to be held prior to the match, is also vulnerable to disruption.
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KKR Vs RCB: Head-To-Head
Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru have played 34 matches with KKR winning 20 of them. In the last five matches KKR has won four of them while RCB last defeated KKR in the IPL 2022 season.
