The playoff hunt for the IPL 2025 gets more serious as Match 58 sees Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on May 17, 2025, at Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, at 7:30 PM IST. RCB, who have 16 points from 11 games, look to confirm their playoff position after a dominant season, while KKR, placed 6th with 11 points from 12 games, require a win to remain in the postseason race. This conflict is the start of the resumption of the IPL after a week-long suspension caused by India-Pakistan tensions, which temporarily froze the tournament on May 9. The league has been cleared to resume due to a ceasefire agreement, and the final is now scheduled for June 3.

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium Stats and Records

• Total Matches Played: 99
• Batting 1st Won: 42
• Batting 2nd Won: 53
• No Result: 4
• Highest Total: 287/3 by Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB (2024)
• Lowest Total: 82 all out by RCB vs KKR (2008)
• Highest Run-chase: 213/9 by Lucknow Super Giants vs RCB (2023)
• Lowest Total Defended: 138/7 by Kings XI Punjab vs RCB (2017)
• Average 1st Innings Score: 168
• Average 2nd Innings Score: 150

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RCB vs KKR: Weather and Pitch Report

Bengaluru's climate on May 17, 2025, will be nice, with temperatures at 24-28 °C and humidity levels at 65-75%. A 70% chance of rain precipitation is there, but a complete match is certain, although dew will come into play during the second innings in favor of the chasing side. The Chinnaswamy track is a paradise for batsmen, famous for big scores, although spinners may discover some turn towards the later part. Pacers such as Mohammed Siraj and Andre Russell can capitalize on early movement, but batters, once settled in, can take charge, which makes the toss more important when deciding to bowl first.

RCB vs KKR: Match Preview

RCB are in fine nick, having won eight of 11 with a net run rate of +0.482, helped by their recent 214-run chase against CSK, clinched by Yash Dayal's nerve-wracking last over. Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar are both coming good at the right moment, while Josh Hazlewood's comeback adds to their bowling firepower. At home, RCB will aim to cash in on Chinnaswamy's batting-friendly conditions to secure their playoff spot.

Defending champions KKR are under pressure after a below-par run, with Sunil Narine and Andre Russell among the star men who will have to deliver. Their batting has been patchy, but Narine's spin could get the better of RCB in a track that may slow down. With the IPL having restarted after its suspension, KKR will look to find their championship-winning touch and pull the rug from under RCB, who have beaten them this season already at Eden Gardens.