The first-ever IPL match took place between RCB and KKR in Bengaluru 17 years ago on April 18, 2008. Sourav Ganguly-led KKR posted a total of 222/3, driven by Brendon McCullum's 158*(73), before dismissing Rahul Dravid-led RCB for 82 in 15.1 overs. Virat Kohli and Ishant Sharma are the two cricketers from the match who are featuring in IPL 2025.