Match Prediction:
RCB vs KKR: A high-stakes match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders is the perfect way to kick off the IPL 2025 after a nine-day break.
The playoff picture is on the line when Match No. 58 takes place on Saturday, May 17, at the electrifying M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. With eight victories from 11 games this season, RCB is riding high and is very close to securing a top-two finish.
KKR has little leeway because of their tumultuous path, which has included five victories, six defeats, and one no-result. If they want to maintain the possibility of making the playoffs, they cannot afford to lose here.
Match Information
Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders, 58th Match
Date: May 17, 2025
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Broadcast: Star Sports Network
Live Stream: JioHotstar
Pitch and Weather Conditions:
The average first innings score of 169 indicates that the Bengaluru pitch still favors hitters. Be prepared for a quick outfield and lots of boundaries. Spinners could, however, remove grip as the game goes on.
In terms of the weather, thunderstorms with an 80% chance of rain are predicted for the evening. The ground crew is prepared to deal with brief delays if the showers are sporadic. If it rains a lot, the game will be shortened.
RCB vs KKR Head to Head:
Matches Played: 35
RCB Won: 15
KKR Won: 20
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing XI:
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Jacob Bethell/Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Salam/Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, and Suyash Sharma
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XI:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey/Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukul Roy, Vaibhav Arora, Varun CV, and Harshit Rana
