RCB vs KKR Match Prediction : RCB has been in strong form this season with 8 wins from 11 matches. A win today will make them the first team to qualify for the playoffs. On the other hand, KKR must win to stay in the playoff race. They have 5 wins and 6 losses, with one match ending with no result.
RCB had already beaten KKR earlier this season at Eden Gardens. With key performances from Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, RCB chased down a target of 175 in just 16.2 overs.RCB vs KKR Match Prediction
Match Details RCB vs KKR Match Prediction
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Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Match 58, IPL 2025
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Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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Date & Time: Saturday, May 17 | 7:30 PM IST
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Live Streaming: JioHotstar (App & Website), Star Sports Network
Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
The pitch at Bengaluru has seen high-scoring matches this season. However, bowlers have also received some help, especially early on. Dew in the second innings can make chasing easier, so bowling first is considered the better option. RCB vs KKR Match Prediction
Weather Report RCB vs KKR Match Prediction
There is a 65% chance of rain on Saturday, which could interrupt the match. Temperatures are expected to range between 21°C and 31°C
Head-to-Head Record: RCB vs KKR
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Total Matches: 35
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RCB Wins: 15
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KKR Wins: 20
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No Result/Ties: 0
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Last Match: March 22, 2025 (RCB Won)
Predicted XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru:
Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Rajat Patidar (C), Mayank Agarwal, Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Kolkata Knight Riders:
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakravarthy
Key Players to Watch
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Best Batter – Virat Kohli (RCB)
Kohli has scored 505 runs in 11 matches, with a strike rate of 143.47. He’s just 5 runs behind the current Orange Cap holder. -
Best Bowler – Varun Chakravarthy (KKR)
The mystery spinner has taken 17 wickets in 12 matches with an economy of 7.00.
