IPL 2025 KKR vs RCB: Can Andre Russell Break Robin Uthappa’s Record ?

Indian Premier League 2025 will kick off on Saturday at Eden Gardens where defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders(KKR) face Royal Challengers Bangalore(RCB). The IPL 2025 Opening ceremony will begin at 6 PM IST and after that match will start at 7:30 PM IST. Among the star players in both teams, KKR all-rounder Andre Russell will be one of players to watch out for as he sets his sight on breaking some more records this season.

Andre Russell set to surpass Uthappa’s Record
Andre Russell is just 14 runs away from surpassing former KKR batter Robin Uthappa and etch his name further into the franchise’s history. Currently, Russell is the third highest run scorer for KKR at the moment and has amassed 2,426 runs in 120 matches for Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), while second position belongs to Uthappa who has scored 2,439 runs from 86 matches. If Russell reaches this figure, he will move up the all-time scoring charts for the team. The franchise’s all-time leading run-scorer is Gautam Gambhir with 3,035 runs in 108 matches. At no. 4 is Nitish Rana who has scored 2,199 runs in 90 matches.

With Russell’s explosive batting style, fans will be eager to see if he can achieve this milestone in tonight’s high-profile opening match against Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB).

Rain to play spoilsport in KKR vs RCB IPL 2025 Opener?
Rain could play Spoilsport in IPL 2025 opener at Eden Gardens. As per the weather forecast, there’s an 18% chance of rain during the day whereas at night, there’s a 25% probability of rain. As per the IPL league stage rules, if rain forces an abandonment of the KKR vs RCB clash, both teams will be awarded one point each. But the good news for fans is that Eden Gardens has one of the best drainage systems in India which allows the ground to dry quickly, making it possible to resume play very soon after a rain delay.