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