RCB vs KKR Match 58 IPL 2025: The 58th match of the 18th season of IPL will be played on May 17 between Royal Challengers and Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match will start at 7:30 PM IST. Rajat Patidar will be captaining the Royal Challengers Bengaluru, while Ajinkya Rahane will be leading the Kolkata Knight Riders. In this article, we will talk about the head to head records, pitch report, weather forecast and playing XI of both teams.
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RCB vs KKR Match 58 IPL 2025: Head-To-Head Records
In the last 17 seasons of IPL, 35 matches have been played between Bengaluru and Kolkata so far. Out of these, RCB has won 15 matches, while KKR has emerged victorious in 20 matches. During these matches, RCB’s highest score against Kolkata has been 221 runs, while KKR’s highest score against Bengaluru has been 222 runs. On the other hand, RCB’s lowest score against the Knight Riders is 49 runs, while KKR’s lowest score against the Royal Challengers is 84 runs.
RCB vs KKR Match 58 IPL 2025: Pitch Report at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
The pitch of M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is considered a paradise for batters. The short boundary and the right bounce of this ground help the batsmen to play their shots freely. In such a situation, a high scoring match can be seen between Bengaluru and Kolkata. The score on this ground usually remains around 200-210.
Fast bowlers may get some help in the beginning in Bengaluru. However, as the match progresses, the bowlers have to struggle. Dew is expected to play a role in the second half of the match. In such a situation, the team winning the toss can decide to bowl. Not only this, there is also a possibility of rain in Bengaluru on Saturday.
RCB vs KKR Match 58 IPL 2025: Weather Forecast in Bengaluru
According to the weather forecast, there is a possibility of rain throughout the day. Clouds will remain in the evening as well. Also, there is a possibility of rain for 2 hours. There will be 7.9 mm of rain in Bengaluru on Saturday night. There is a possibility of rainfall up to 48 percent. There is also a possibility of storm. To decide the result of the match, it will be necessary to play 5-5 overs.
This season, Royal Challengers Bengaluru has played 11 matches, out of which they have won 8 and the team is at the second position in the points table with 16 points. On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders have played 12 matches so far, out of which they have won 5 matches and the team is at the sixth position in the points table with 11 points.
RCB vs KKR Match 58 IPL 2025: Probable Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing XI: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar (captain), Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal.
Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XI: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wicketkeeper), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana.
Impact Player: Anrich Nortje
RCB vs KKR Match 58 IPL 2025: Full Squads of Bengaluru and Kolkata
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad for IPL 2025
Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Liam Livingstone, Swapnil Singh, Philip Salt, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Josh Hazlewood
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Kolkata Knight Riders Squad for IPL 2025
Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Markande, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Spencer Johnson, Moeen Ali, Quinton de Kock, Venkatesh Iyer, Rovman Powell, Chetan Sakariya