RCB vs KKR Match Preview

After a brief hiatus, IPL 2025 returns with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) taking on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB has had a strong season, sitting second with 16 points from 11 games and all but guaranteed a playoff spot. KKR, on the other hand, sits sixth with 11 points from 12 games and is in must-win territory. A loss here would end their playoff chances. RCB, sitting high on form, have the advantage going into this clash.

RCB vs KKR Match Details 

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 58th Match, IPL 2025

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Date & Time: 17th May 2025 at 07:30 PM IST

Live Streaming: Disney+Hotstar

RCB vs KKR Venue Stats

Avg 1st inn score	218
Avg 2nd inn score	214
Win% batting 1st	54
Win% batting 2nd	46

RCB vs KKR Pitch Report

The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has long been known to favour batters. The surface here is relatively flat, allowing batsmen to bat through the line and break big ones.

RCB vs KKR Weather Report

The weather in Bengaluru will remain slightly cloudy and cool in the evening, but there is no chance of rain, so we should have a full match.  

RCB vs KKR Last Five Matches

RCB ( Royal Challengers Bengaluru )	W W W W L
KKR ( Kolkata Knight Riders )	L W W L L

RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Stats

	Matches Played	KKR Won	RCB Won	Tie	NR
Overall	33	16	14	0	3
Last 5	5	2	3	0	0

Injury News

No Injury. Will be added when there is an update.

RCB vs KKR Probable Playing XIs:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing XIs

Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Quinton de Kock /Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Spencer Johnson/Anrich Nortje, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Manish Pandey (Impact Player)

Topmost Picks for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction:

Top Picks – Royal Challengers Bengaluru

• Virat Kohli – Virat Kohli has been in excellent form, scoring 505 runs from 11 innings at an average of 63.12 and a strike rate of 143.46.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar –  Bhuvneshwar Kumar is their leading wicket-taker, with 12 wickets in 9 games.

Top Picks – Kolkata Knight Riders

• Ajinkya Rahane – Ajinkya Rahane stands out, scoring 375 runs in 11 innings, while the rest have been patchy at best.
• Vaibhav Arora –  Vaibhav Arora is the team's leading wicket-taker, having 15 wickets. 

Suggested Playing XI N0.1 for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Team:

Jitesh Sharma, Ajinkya Rahane, Virat Kohli, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya(VC), Sunil Narine(C), Andre Russell, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Varun Chakaravarthy

Suggested Playing XI N0.2 for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Team:

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Ajinkya Rahane(VC), Virat Kohli(C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rajat Patidar, Krunal Pandya, Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Rasikh Dar, Varun Chakaravarthy

Captain and Vice-Captain Options:

Captain – Sunil Narine, Virat Kohli

Vice-captain – Ajinkya Rahane, Krunal Pandya

Wicketkeeper – Rahmanullah Gurbaz

RCB vs KKR Probable Winners:

RCB are far too strong for the current KKR team. Their bowling attack includes some of the best in the business, who have recently been in excellent form. KKR are likely to change their starting XI to give others in the squad more game time. In our match prediction, RCB will have the advantage and will start as clear favorites. Considering the team combination, Royal Challengers Bengaluru is expected to win this match.