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After a tense week off due to escalating geopolitical tensions between India and Pakistan, the IPL 2025 is finally back — and fans couldn’t be more thrilled. Now, just 17 matches remain, including the playoffs. Fittingly, the restart begins with the same fixture that kicked off the season back in late March — Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru. But this time, the stakes are a lot higher.
RCB are sitting pretty near the top. With 16 points from 11 games, they're in second place and look well on track to finish in the top two — a huge advantage going into the playoffs. But it’s not all smooth sailing. Availability issues are starting to creep in. Their English stars — Jacob Bethell, Liam Livingstone, and Phil Salt — may miss the knockout rounds due to ECB’s directive for players to return early for England’s ODI series against West Indies, which starts on May 29. And that’s not all — skipper Rajat Patidar is also set to miss a few games with a finger injury.
On the other side, KKR have already bowed out of the playoff race. They're now playing for pride and a strong finish. The positive for them is that most of their overseas players are back in the fold. The West Indies trio of Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, and Rovman Powell have all returned to training, alongside mentor Dwayne Bravo.
But cricket might take a bit of a backseat, at least emotionally, when this game kicks off at the Chinnaswamy. RCB fans are expected to pack the stadium in a sea of white — a tribute to Virat Kohli and his extraordinary Test career, which he officially brought to an end earlier this week. It’s set to be a stirring night, full of emotion, nostalgia, and perhaps a few tears, as one of Indian cricket’s greats gets a heartfelt send-off from his home fans.
The head-to-head record between Royals Challengers Bengaluru(RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) has been evenly matched over the years, RCB win 15 matches and KKR wins 20 out of their 35 encounters. Additionally, 0 matches ended without a result, highlighting the competitive nature of this rivalry.
However, in the last 5 meetings, Kolkata Knight Riders have had the upper hand, winning 4 of those matches, while Royals Challengers Bengaluru managed 1 victory. This recent dominance gives KKR a slight psychological advantage heading into their next clash in IPL 2025
Total Matches Played: 35
RCB Wins: 15
KKR Wins: 20
No Result/Abandoned Matches: 1
Despite RCB having the firepower of Jacob Bethel, Virat Kohli, Jitesh Sharma and Tim David, KKR's all-around strength and explosive players Sunil Narine and Andre Russel give them the upper hand in this head-to-head contest. However, it’s always been a close battle, with both sides frequently trading blows in IPL clashes.
RCB: W W W W L
KKR: L W W L L
Predictions: Who Will Win the Match?
As RCB vs KKR fantasy cricket is concerned, RCB might have the edge with their explosive batting lineup led by Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethel, Rajat Patidar, and Tim David but KKR's balanced squad and the presence of all-rounders like Sunil Narine and Andre Russel make them a formidable opponent. M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, with its high-scoring potential, might slightly favor the batting-heavy teams, so expect a run-fest.
Yes, RCB is dealing with multiple injury concerns ahead of this match. While Phil Salt is likely to be fit, Devdutt Padikkal has been ruled out for the remainder of the IPL. Josh Hazlewood is nursing a shoulder injury, and skipper Rajat Patidar is struggling with a finger fracture.
Match: RCB vs KKR 58th Match of IPL 2025
Date: 17 May 2025
Time: 7:30 PM
Stadium: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Location: Bengaluru
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore offers a batsman-friendly pitch for T20 matches, characterized by consistent bounce and a true surface that favors aggressive stroke play. The pitch provides good carry, allowing fast bowlers to generate pace, while spinners can find some grip, especially in the middle overs. The short boundaries and humid conditions make it ideal for high-scoring games, with teams often posting big totals. However, the pitch can slow down slightly in the latter stages, making smart batting and tactical bowling crucial.
IPL Stats | Value |
---|---|
Total Matches | 100 |
Batting First Won | 43 |
Bowling First Won | 53 |
1st Innings Average Score | 168 |
2nd Innings Average Score | 169 |
Highest Total | 287/3 SRH vs RCB |
Lowest Total | 72/10 RCB vs KKR |
Highest Chased | 213/9 LSG vs RCB |
Lowest Defended | 138/7 PBKS vs RCB |
Possible Playing 11 for RCB:
Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethel, Swastik Chikara, Rajat Patidar, Romario Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal
Impact Subs: Suyash Sharma, Swapnil Singh, Liam Livingstone
Possible Playing 11 for KKR:
Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ajinkya Rahane, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Anrich Nortje, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakaravarthy
Impact Players: Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Moeen Ali
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Key players:
Jacob Bethell: 55 (33), 12 (6)
Phil Salt: DNP, DNP, 26 (23), 1 (3), 4 (4), 65 (33)
Virat Kohli: 62 (33), 51 (47), 70 (42), 73* (54), 1 (3), 62* (45)
Tim David: 2* (3), DNB, 23* (15), DNB, 50* (26), DNB
Kurnal Pandya: 1/24 + DNB, 1/28 + 73*(47), 2/31 + DNB, 2/25 + DNB, 0/10 + 1(2), 1/29 + DNB
Bhuvneshwar Kumar: 0/55, 3/33, 1/50, 0/26, 2/26, 1/32
Josh Hezalewood: DNP, 2/36, 2/11, 0/39, 3/18, 1/36
Ajinkya Rahane: 48 (33), 30 (24), 26 (14), 50 (36), 17 (17), 31 (29)
A. Raghuvanshi: 1(2), 44 (31), 44 (32), 27* (13), 37 (28), 20* (17)
Venkatesh Iyer: DNP, 7 (5), 14 (19), 7 (4), DNB
Andre Russell: 38(21) + 0/22, 57 (25) + 0/11, 17 (9) + 1/22, 21 (15) + 1/13, 17* (11) + DNB, DNB + DNB
Sunil Narine: 17 (26) + 0/28, 11 (9) + 0/27, 17 (13) + 0/36, 5 (4) + 2/14, 44 (18) + 3/13
Harshit Rana: 2/43, 2/41, 0/49, 1/45, 3/25, 2/16
Vaibhav Arora: 3/48, 1/50, 1/19, 1/44, 1/26, 1/31
Varun Chakravarty: 2/18, 2/32, 2/39, 0/33, 2/21, 2/22
RCB vs KKR Fantasy Team:
Wicketkeepers: Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batsman: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya rahane, Manish Pandey
All-rounders: Kurnal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell
Bowlers: Lungi Ngidi, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Harshit Rana
Choice 1: Virat Kohli (C), Andre Russel (VC)
Choice 2: Sunil narine (C), Romario Shepherd (VC)
Jitesh Sharma, Tim David, Vaibhav Arora, Rinku Singh
The author has provided you with the above-mentioned match prediction on the basis of his research, understanding, and analysis, consider the points and make your own decision
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