IPL 2025: RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, IPL Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report & More Updates for Match 58

RCB vs KKR Match Preview: 

Match No. 58 of the IPL 2025 will take place between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). Both teams will face each other again on May 17. Bengaluru's M. Chinnaswamy Stadium will host and start by 7:30 PM IST.

With 11 games played and 16 points, RCB are in second place and almost assured of a playoffs berth. But KKR are in a must-win condition and are now in sixth place with 11 points from 12 games. A loss here would eliminate their hopes of making the playoffs. With their recent success, RCB is in a stronger position in this match.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Team Analysis:

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):

RCB is currently only one win away from securing a playoff spot. The team is playing some good cricket this season and looks to win the title. The majority of their foreign players will be back with the team, which gives confidence to their mission of winning the trophy for the first time.

With 505 runs at an average of 63.12 and a strike rate of 143.46 from 11 innings, Virat Kohli has been in excellent form. The bowling unit, in addition to the batting unit, helps in the team's winning formula. Not only does batting help the team, but RCB's pace attack, Josh Hazlewood, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, and Yash Dayal are also helping the team to win. The spin duo of Suyash Sharma and Krunal Pandy also contributes to the team's success.

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):

The defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, are in a difficult situation; after 12 games, they have only won five times and lost six, placing them sixth in the standings. To remain in the playoff picture with two games remaining, they will need to win big games and get lucky with other matches.

There hasn't been much help from the batting order. While the other batters are inconsistent, Ajinkya Rahane stands out with 375 runs in 11 innings. For the most part, the bowling has maintained its form. Together, Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora have taken 31 wickets, although they tend to be costly at the back end.

Match Details:

Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Indian Premier League, Match 58

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

Date and Time: 17th May, 2025, 7:30 PM

Live Coverage Details: Star Sports (TV), Jio Hotstar (WEB and OTT)

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch report:

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium's pitch favours batters. Batters love this ground and look to put a huge total on the scoreboard. However, spinners get some turn and help from the wicket. This flat surface will make it difficult for fast bowlers to take wickets.

Also Check: RCB vs KKR Match Prediction, Match 58

RCB vs KKR Predicted Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood

Impact Player: Suyash Sharma

Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Anrich Nortje, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana

Impact Player: Manish Pandey

Suggested playing XI No.1 for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket

Jitesh Sharma, Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane (VC), Rajat Patidar, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Jacob Bethell, Sunil Narine, Romario Shepherd, Josh Hazlewood, Harshit Rana, Yash Dayal

Suggested playing XI No.2 for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Cricket 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rajat Patidar, Tim David (VC), Rinku Singh, Andre Russell (C), Krunal Pandya, Josh Hazlewood, Varun Chakaravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar