RCB vs KKR, IPL 2025: Match Prediction, Dream 11 Team, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report | Royal Challenger Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Rider
Royal Challenger Bengaluru (RCB) Face Kolkata Knight Rider (KKR) Important things IPL 2025 They meet at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 17th. This match marks the resumption of the IPL after nine days of short suspension amid cross-border tensions, adding extra strength to the contest.
RCB currently sits second in the point table with eight wins from 11 games, allowing them to secure a playoff spot with their wins. Meanwhile, defending champion KKR is fighting to stay alive in the competition. They have five wins and six losses, with one result, they have to win the rest of the game and rely on the other results to keep their playoff hope alive.
RCB vs KKR head-to-head
Matches played: 35 | RCB won: 15 | KKR won: 20 |No results: 0
Match Details: IPL 2025, Match 58
- Date and time: May 17th at 7:30pm / 02:00 GMT
- venue: Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch Report:
The pitch at Bengaluru’s iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is expected to become a batting paradise for the IPL 2025 collision. Known for flat surfaces and short boundaries, pitches traditionally provide minimal support for bowlers, making it ideal for stroke makers to play freely and score large scores. Early in the game, the Pacers may find some movement under the new ball, especially the lights, but as the game progresses, the surface tends to slow down slightly, helping the spinner and extracting turns and variations.
Dew is likely to play a key role in two innings, making it difficult for the bowler to grip the ball and control the line. Overall, teams that win toss may prefer to bowl and chase first. Expect a high-scoring thriller with lots of boundaries and exciting batting displays at Chinnaswamy Stadium today.
RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Pick:
- Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt, Rahmermarler Garbaz
- batter: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rajat Patidar, Tim David, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- All-around: Sunil Narin, Krunal Pandia
- bowler: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakravarty
RCB vs KKR Dream11 Predictive Captain and Vice Captain:
- Selection 1: Phil Salt (C), Sunil Narine (VC)
- Selection 2: Varun Chakravarthy (C), Virat Kohli (VC)
RCB vs KKR Dream11 Predictive Backup:
Romanio Shepherd, Ramandeep Singh, Yash Dayal, Jitesh Sharma
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RCB vs KKR Dream11 Team Match Today (May 17, 2pm GMT):
squad:
Royal Challenger Bengaluru: Rajat Patadar (C), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Behhnedage, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinan Singh, Mohit Rathe
Kolkatanite Rider: Link Singh, Quinton de Kok, Ramamara Galbaz, Anglish Ragvansi, Venkatish Aier, Ramandeep Single, Andre Russell, Anrich Norti, Hershit Rana, Sunil Narin, Varun Chakravalsi, Vaibav Arora, Mayank Mark Arora, Man Mark Arora, Luvnith Sisodia, Ajinkya Rahane, Anukul Roy, Chetan Sakariya
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