It is likely to start raining

RCB vs KKR Live Score, IPL 2025: The Indian Premier League returns after a week’s suspension due to cross-time tension. In the match 58, Royal Challengers Bangalore faces Kolkata Knight Riders at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, which is likely to spoil the rain. But rain is not bad news for RCB, which requires just one win to secure the playoff berths. But for KKR, no result will be destructive. KKR needs to win both and then take sides from other teams. But if they lose or the match is washed, KKR will be abolished.

This is also Virat Kohli’s first match as he announced his retirement from Test cricket. Thousands of fans will be worn by India to pay tribute to India’s most successful test captain.

RCB vs KKR Live Blog

RCB vs KKR match preview

A week -long break has helped RCB in many ways. Captain Rajat Patidar and opener Phil Salat have recovered from injuries. However, break in motion can cause severe damage. RCB was in great rhythm. Now when the speed is not with them, RCB will have to resume its campaign. However, there are some relevant artists like Virat Kohli and Krunal Pandya. While Josh Hazelwood is absent with an injury, Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Yash Dayal’s choice will be important in the bowling department.

Under KKR, Ajinkya Rahane, Sunil rely on Narin’s all-round talent and Andre Russell’s power-touching. His spin pair, Narin and Varun Chakraborty, could take advantage of any turn on the pitch. The head-to-head record is in favor of KKR, but RCB’s recent dominance (4 wins in the last 5 meetings) gives them an edge. The Chinnaswamy pitch promises high score, although the risk of rain may change strategies. However, KKR would be without Moini Ali and Rowman Powell. In his absence, KKR will need to rely on domestic players.

M chinswami stadium pitch report

M Chinnaswamy Stadium Pitch is a batting paradise known for small borders and true bounce, in favor of high scoring games. The average-papers in IPL 2024 were around 180–200. Spinners may get some grip in the middle overs, but pacers such as Hazelwood may exploit the initial swing. DU is expected, chasing the chasing teams. The first batting teams will target 200+ to remain competitive.

Bangalore Weather Report

The weather in Bengaluru on May 17, 2025, according to recent posts, is at risk of rainfall with the possibility of 40–50% rainfall during the evening. The temperature with high humidity (70%) will hover around 25–27 ° C. The overcast position may help the swing bowlers quickly, but the rain may disrupt the game or lead a small match.

RCB vs KKR head-to-head records

• Total matching: 37
• KKR victory: 20
• RCB wins: 14
• In Chinnaswamy: KKR won only 1 of the last 5 domestic sports against Leeds, RCB against KKR.
• recent trend: RCB won 4 out of the last 5 encounters, including a 7-vicne victory in the Eden Gardens in the EPL 2025 opener.

11 predicted to play

• Royal Challengers Bangalore: Virat Kohli, Phil Salat, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (WK), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Cash, Yash Dayal
  • Impact player: Suyash Sharma/ Rasikh Salaam
• Kolkata Knight Riders: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (WK), Sunil Narin, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angkrish Raghuvananshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Anukulu Roy, Vibahhav Arora, Harshit Rana
  • Impact player: Varun Chakarwarthi/ Manish Pandey

Dastics

• Kolkata Knight Riders SquadJohnson, Moin Ali, Quinton de Cock, Venkatesh Iyer, Rowman Powell, Chetan Sakaria
• Royal Challengers Bangalore Squad: Jacob Bethel, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (W), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Cash, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Bhadha, Rashik Darg Bhand, Rashik Dar. Mohit Rathi, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh, Nuwan Thaushara, Josh Hazelwood