IPL 2025: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt Ignite the Season with a Flying Start

Catch all the action as RCB’s Virat Kohli and Phil Salt make a sensational start against KKR in the IPL 2025 opener
IPL 2025: Virat Kohli and Phil Salt Ignite the Season with a Flying Start
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IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) have made a sensational start against the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Eden Gardens. With the atmosphere electric and fans buzzing with excitement, RCB's dynamic duo, Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, are already making headlines as they chase down KKR's total.

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As the match progressed, Phil Salt showcased his explosive batting style, scoring 6 runs off 2 balls against KKR's Vaibhav Arora. The partnership between Kohli and Salt has set a solid foundation for RCB’s innings, with the team reaching 27 runs without loss in just 2 overs.

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Despite looming rain threats earlier in the day, the match has proceeded smoothly, much to the delight of fans gathered at Eden Gardens. The weather forecast had initially raised concerns, but it seems that cricket is set to take center stage tonight.

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