The Royal Challengers Bengaluru will face off against the Kolkata Knight Riders in Match 58 of the IPL 2025, set to take place at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on Saturday, 17 May 2025. With both teams aiming to build momentum in the tournament, fans can expect an exciting encounter. In this blog, find out the RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Match 58: Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing 11, Injury Updates & Pitch Report for IPL 2025.
Match Preview
RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, currently holds the second spot on the points table with eight wins. A victory in this match would secure their place in the playoffs. Patidar has confirmed his fitness after recovering from a finger injury sustained earlier in the season . The team also anticipates the return of Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood, who is expected to bolster their bowling attack .
Match Information
| Detail | Info |
| Match | RCB vs KKR, Match 58, IPL 2025 |
| Date | Saturday, 17 May 2025 |
| Time | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Live Streaming | Jio Cinema / Hotstar |
Weather Report
| Temperature- 28°C |
| Humidity- 83% |
| Wind Speed- 13km/h |
| Chance of Rain- Partly Cloudy |
Pitch Report:
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is generally known for its batting-friendly surface, thanks to its flat pitch and short boundaries. However, this season it has offered a more balanced contest between bat and ball, with average scores ranging between 170 and 180. Fast bowlers might get some help with the new ball early on, while spinners could come into play as the match progresses.
Head-to-Head Record
| Matches Played | 35 |
| RCB Won | 15 |
| KKR Won | 20 |
| No Result | 0 |
Probable Playing XIs
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB):
Virat Kohli, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR):
Sunil Narine, Rahmanullah Gurbaz(wk), Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Moeen Ali, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana
Top Dream11 Picks
Wicket Keeper:
- Jitesh Sharma
Top Batters:
- Virat Kohli
- Ajinkya Rahane
- Rajat Patidar
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Top All-Rounders:
- Sunil Narine
- Andre Russell
- Krunal Pandya
Top Bowlers:
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Yash Dayal
Here is the Best Playing 11 for Today’s RCB vs KKR Dream11 Team looks like
Dream11 Fantasy Tips
- Batters: Virat Kohli/Ajinkya Rahane/Rajat Patidar/Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Captain: Virat Kohli
- Vice-Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Injury Updates
There are no injury updates as of now.
Final Match Prediction
Having beaten CSK at Chepauk, RCB enter the clash as firm favorites based on current form.
Disclaimer:
The prediction is based on the author’s analysis, current form, pitch report, and player performance. Please make your decision based on your own judgment.