Kolkata Knight Riders face Royal Challengers Bengaluru in IPL 2026 Match 37 at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, on Saturday, 25 April 2026. Kickoff is at 3:30 PM IST (UTC+5:30). The venue holds 68,000 spectators.

Kolkata Knight Riders are 3-time IPL champions (2012, 2014, 2024). Royal Challengers Bengaluru are yet to win an IPL title across 18 seasons of competition. Kolkata Knight Riders are led by Shreyas Iyer, while Royal Challengers Bengaluru are captained by Virat Kohli.

Eden Gardens in Kolkata is one of cricket’s great cathedrals. The 68,000-capacity venue generates noise levels that rival any sporting arena in the world. The pitch offers something for both pace and spin, and the afternoon conditions here tend to favour the side that wins the toss and bowls first.

When is Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru? Kickoff at 3:30 PM IST (UTC+5:30) on 25 April translates to: 11:00 AM BST (UK), 8:00 PM AEST (Australia), 6:00 AM EDT (US East Coast). Check India time for the current IST and to confirm your local conversion.

Both clubs will be targeting maximum points from this fixture. In the IPL group stage format, every two-point gain improves a franchise’s net run rate situation and strengthens their path to the knockout rounds. Pitch conditions, the toss, and powerplay performance tend to be the decisive factors at Eden Gardens.