Royal Challengers Bangalore secured a seven-wicket victory over Kolkata Knight Riders in the opening match of IPL 2025 on Saturday. Virat Kohli's unbeaten 59 led the RCB to triumph, igniting hopes among fans for a potential title win after a 17-year drought. The win at Eden Gardens has energised RCB supporters, who are now optimistic about their team's chances in the tournament.