IPL 2025: KKR Set to Clash with RCB in Match 58

The IPL 2025 match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru is set for May 17 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. With KKR needing a win to keep playoff hopes alive and RCB looking to maintain their strong form, this match promises to be thrilling. Key players like Virat Kohli and Ajinkya Rahane will be pivotal for their teams. The pitch favors batters, but rain could impact the game. Don't miss the action!

By Narendra Chaudhary May 17, 2025, 14:26 IST

Match Overview

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are gearing up to take on the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in the 58th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. This exciting encounter is scheduled for May 17 at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

Match Resumption and Standings

Following a brief hiatus, IPL 2025 resumes with this crucial match. Currently, RCB holds the 2nd position in the standings, while KKR is placed 6th.

Match Details

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

Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025

Time: 7:30 PM IST

Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Live Broadcast and Streaming: Star Sports Network & JioHotstar (app and website)

Head-to-Head Statistics

RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Stats

RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Stats
Total Matches	35
Won by Kolkata Knight Riders	21
Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru	14
NR	0
Last 4 Matches Result	KKR: 4, RCB: 1

In their last five encounters, KKR has triumphed over RCB four times, although RCB managed to secure a win in their most recent match during IPL 2025.

Team Previews

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Currently sitting in 6th place, KKR has recorded five victories against six defeats in their 12 matches. To keep their playoff hopes alive, they need to win this match and rely on some favorable outcomes. Key players include Ajinkya Rahane, who has scored 301 runs in the last ten matches, and Angkrish Raghuvanshi with 234 runs in nine matches. Varun Chakravarthy, with 14 wickets in the last ten matches, will be crucial for their bowling attack.

Key Players of KKR: Varun Chakravarthy, Ajinkya Rahane

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

RCB has shown remarkable consistency in IPL 2025, particularly in away games. However, their home performance has raised concerns, with three losses out of five matches at Chinnaswamy Stadium. As they return home, RCB aims to build on their last victory. The batting lineup, led by Virat Kohli and Phil Salt, will be supported by spinners Krunal Pandya and Suyash Sharma.

Key RCB Players: Virat Kohli, Krunal Pandya

Probable Playing XI

Probable Playing XI for RCB vs KKR Match 58

Kolkata Knight Riders: Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Ajinkya Rahane (capt), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakravarthy

Impact Subs: Anrich Nortje, Mayank Markande, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia

Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), R Shepherd, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Devdutt Padikkal, Yash Dayal, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma.

Impact Subs: Liam Livingstone, Swastik Chhikara, Rasikh Salam

Pitch and Weather Insights

Pitch & Weather Report for RCB vs KKR Match 58

Pitch Report

The Chinnaswamy Stadium typically favors batsmen, with a slight edge for teams batting second. The toss will be significant, as teams batting first often struggle. Given the forecast of potential rain, the team batting second may have an advantage.

Weather Report

Bengaluru may experience rain on Saturday, with thunderstorms predicted around 8 PM IST. Light drizzle is also expected throughout the day, which could affect the match schedule.

Conclusion

RCB enters this match as the favorite due to their current form. However, the possibility of DRS being utilized adds an interesting dynamic, suggesting that the team batting second might have the upper hand.