IPL 2025: RCB vs KKR Match Preview, Dream11 Prediction, Pitch and Weather Report

RCB vs KKR Match Details

Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

Date: 17th May 2025

Time: 7:30 PM (IST)

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore

Series: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, Match No. 58

RCB vs KKR Match Preview

The race for the playoffs in IPL 2025 has heated up, and both teams will be aiming to win this match. Royal Challengers Bangalore are doing great this season and are close to making it to the playoffs with 8 wins in 11 matches. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders are struggling with 5 wins in 12 matches and will need to win this match to keep the playoff hopes alive.

RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction

Probable Dream11 Team:

Wicketkeeper: Quinton de Kock, Jitesh Sharma

Batsmen: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Rajat Patidar

All-rounders: Andre Russell, Liam Livingstone, Sunil Narine

Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Varun Chakravarthy, Bhuvneshwar Kumar

Captain: Virat Kohli Vice-Captain: Josh Hazlewood

RCB vs KKR Pitch Report

The pitch at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is considered favorable for batsmen. High-scoring matches are seen here due to short boundaries and flat wickets. However, fast bowlers may get swing in the initial overs, and spinners are also likely to get help.

RCB vs KKR Weather Report

Rain is expected in Bangalore on May 17. According to the Meteorological Department, there is a 75% chance of rain on this day, which may affect the match. If the match is cancelled due to rain, both teams will get 1 point each, which will lead to RCB reaching the playoffs, and KKR’s playoff hopes may end.

RCB vs KKR (Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders) Playing11

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) Possible Playing11: 1. Virat Kohli, 2. Jacob Bethell, 3. Mayank Agarwal, 4. Rajat Patidar(C), 5. Jitesh Sharma(WK), 6. Tim David, 7. Krunal Pandya, 8. Romario Shepherd, 9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar, 10. Lungi Ngidi, 11. Yash Dayal

Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) Possible Playing11: 1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz(WK), 2. Sunil Narine, 3. Ajinkya Rahane(C), 4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi, 5. Andre Russell, 6. Manish Pandey, 7. Rinku Singh, 8. Moeen Ali, 9. Ramandeep Singh, 10. Vaibhav Arora, 11. Varun Chakravarthy

Conclusion

This match is going to be very exciting, as RCB will look to secure a place in the playoffs, while KKR will need a win to keep their hopes alive. Star players like Virat Kohli and Andre Russell can play an important role in this match. Will KKR be able to make a comeback, or will RCB maintain their winning streak? It will be interesting to see!

What is your opinion? Which team will win? Do comment.