IPL 2025: RCB vs KKR Match Preview and Playoff Scenarios
IPL 2025 Resumes with RCB Facing KKR
Following a brief hiatus due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan, the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) is set to resume on May 17. The tournament will kick off with the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), going head-to-head against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at the renowned M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
In their previous encounter, RCB secured a convincing victory against KKR at Eden Gardens, marking their first match of the season. Historically, KKR has dominated their rivalry, winning four out of five matches played between the two teams.
Current Standings of RCB and KKR
The two teams are currently experiencing contrasting fortunes in the tournament. RCB is in a strong position to qualify for the playoffs, while KKR finds itself on the brink of elimination.
The points table reflects their standings:
Projected Lineups for RCB and KKR
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB): Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (C) (Fitness pending), Mayank Agarwal, Swastik Chikara, Krunal Pandya, Manoj Bhandage, Phil Salt (WK), Jitesh Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rinku Singh, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, Anukul Roy.