Watch Philip Salt And Kholi Batting Performance In The IPL 2025 Match Between KKR And RCB. | Bhulekh UP
Watch Philip Salt and Kholi batting performance in the IPL 2025 match between KKR and RCB.

Watch Philip Salt and Kholi batting performance in the IPL 2025 match between KKR and RCB.

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As of March 22, 2025, the IPL 2025 season has just begun, and the opening match between Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) is taking place today at Eden Gardens, Kolkata. Since the match is currently ongoing or yet to start (depending on the exact time of your request), I can’t provide a complete analysis of Phil Salt and Virat Kohli’s batting performances yet. However, I can give you a preview based on available information and update you with live or post-match details as they emerge from reliable sources.

Preview of Phil Salt and Virat Kohli in KKR vs RCB, IPL 2025

  • Phil Salt: Playing for RCB this season after a stellar IPL 2024 with KKR (435 runs in 12 matches at a strike rate of 182.01), Salt is expected to open the innings alongside Virat Kohli. His aggressive batting style, honed at Eden Gardens last season where he scored 350 runs in 7 matches at an average of 58.33, makes him a key player to watch. Salt has expressed excitement about partnering with Kohli, highlighting their potential to form a dynamic opening pair. Given his familiarity with the venue and his ability to dominate powerplays, expect him to target KKR’s bowlers like Vaibhav Arora and Spencer Johnson early on.
  • Virat Kohli: The RCB stalwart, entering his 400th T20 match, is coming off a strong IPL 2024 (741 runs, Orange Cap winner) and remains the backbone of RCB’s batting. Known for his adaptability, Kohli has historically performed well against KKR, scoring 962 runs in 34 matches at an average of 38.48, with a strike rate of 132. At Eden Gardens specifically, he enjoys batting but faces a challenge from KKR’s spinners, Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy. Last season, he upped his aggression against them, boosting his strike rate from 98.56 to 166.66 in a small sample, signaling intent to take risks in IPL 2025.

Live Updates (Hypothetical as of 9:33 AM PDT, March 22, 2025)

Since the match starts at 7:30 PM IST (7:00 AM PDT), it’s likely in progress or about to begin as I respond. Based on early reports from sources like India Today and ESPNcricinfo:

  • If RCB are batting first or chasing: Salt and Kohli are expected to open. Early live scores suggest Salt has been aggressive, potentially nearing a fifty (e.g., 48* off 21 balls), while Kohli might be anchoring with flair (e.g., 25* off 9 balls, including two sixes off Spencer Johnson). These are speculative figures based on trends from live coverage snippets, but they align with their styles—Salt’s boundary-hitting and Kohli’s mix of timing and power.
  • Pitch and Conditions: Eden Gardens is batting-friendly (six 200+ scores last season), but rain and a two-paced surface could favor slower bowling, challenging both batsmen. Dew might assist RCB if they chase KKR’s reported total of 174/8.

How to Watch Their Performance

Since I can’t watch the match live, I recommend you tune in via:

  • TV: Star Sports Network (India)
  • Streaming: JioCinema app/website (India)
  • Live Scores: ESPNcricinfo, IPLT20.com, or India Today for ball-by-ball updates.

Post-Match Analysis (To Be Updated)

Once the match concludes, I can provide a detailed breakdown of Salt and Kohli’s performances—runs scored, strike rates, key shots, and how they handled KKR’s bowling attack. For now, based on their form and the context:

  • Salt could exploit his prior KKR experience, targeting a quick 50+ score if he survives the powerplay.
  • Kohli might aim for a 70+ knock, balancing aggression with his trademark consistency, especially if RCB chase.

Would you like me to check back later with specific stats once the match ends, or is there something else about their performance you’d like me to focus on? Let me know!

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