Varun Chakravarthy reveals his BIGGEST aim for IPL 2025 ahead of KKR vs RCB clash – The Times of Bengal

KKR spinner Varun Chakravarthy is looking forward to the opening match of the IPL 2025 season against RCB at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata on Saturday.

The defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will be back in action at the iconic Eden Gardens in Kolkata, as they are all set to clash against the Royal Challengers Bangalore in a mouth-watering opening match of the IPL 2025 season on Saturday. KKR will be looking forward to add to their winning streak with wins in the last 4 consecutive games against RCB.

With a favourable 20-14 head-to-head record, the defending champions will be eager to kick off their title defence with a victory. An absolutely rollicking contest awaits us at the Eden Gardens.

After a dominant last season and being crowned the undisputed champions, KKR will be aiming to carry forward from where they left off in the last season. Varun Chakaravarthy, who was the cornerstone of KKR’s success last year, previewed this upcoming game against RCB.

You have always found success against RCB whenever you’ve played against them. What is it that brings the best out of you against them?

VC: Nothing in specific, just the situation of those matches which helped me pick wickets. In all those games the conditions and the situations were completely favourable towards us so I was able to extract the best possible result.

How do you think the overall KKR squad is building up for the title defence?

VC: The squad looks good. I think it’s about cracking the code and having the best playing XI performing consistently. If we are able to get a set core in the first 3 matches, then we have great chances ahead in this season.”

A lot has changed since last season and you walk into this year’s IPL with such a strong performance for the Indian team. What are the changes you have been able to make through these experiences?

VC: The main thing is working on consistency, which is the toughest thing to master and I’m putting in constant work in order to achieve that. And of course, I’m working on a few other deliveries which I’m hoping will come off nicely in the upcoming games.