by The excitement is building up for one of the most anticipated clashes of the season—RCB vs KKR (IPL 2025) Match 58, scheduled to take place on May 17, 2025, at the high-scoring M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. With Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in red-hot form and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) still in the playoff race, this match promises to be a blockbuster.
From Dream11 tips to pitch analysis and live streaming details, here’s everything you need to know before setting your fantasy team and tuning in.
Match Details
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Match: RCB vs KKR, Match 58, IPL 2025
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Date: May 17, 2025
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Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
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Time: 7:30 PM IST
Pitch Report – M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
The Bengaluru pitch continues to live up to its reputation as a batting paradise:
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Short boundaries and flat surface encourage aggressive stroke play.
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Average first innings score: 194 in T20s.
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Pacers can find some early swing, especially under lights.
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Spinners tend to struggle due to small boundaries and the dew factor in the second innings.
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Toss Prediction: Expect teams to bowl first, capitalizing on dew and chasing advantages.
Head-to-Head Record – RCB vs KKR
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Total Matches: 34
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KKR Wins: 20
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RCB Wins: 14
KKR has historically had the upper hand, but RCB beat KKR in the IPL 2025 opener, chasing 175 with ease thanks to stellar fifties from Virat Kohli and Phil Salt.
Team Form & Momentum
RCB – Strong & Confident
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Wins: 8 of 11 matches
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Current Standing: 2nd in the points table
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Star Performers: Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya
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Momentum: High
KKR – Struggling But Dangerous
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Wins: 5 out of 12 (1 no-result)
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Standing: 6th, must-win scenario
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Unavailable: Moeen Ali, Quinton de Kock
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Star Performers: Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy
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Momentum: Unpredictable
Dream11 Fantasy Tips – Key Players to Pick
Top Picks
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Virat Kohli (RCB) – Captain Option
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Most consistent IPL run-getter
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Unbeaten 59* vs KKR in opener
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Loves the Chinnaswamy surface
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Phil Salt (RCB) – Wicketkeeper-Batter
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Quick 56 vs KKR earlier this season
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Great value as an opener and ex-KKR player
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Sunil Narine (KKR) – Vice-Captain Option
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Reliable all-rounder
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Can open the batting & bowl 4 overs
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10 wickets so far in IPL 2025
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Varun Chakravarthy (KKR)
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Wicket-taker in middle overs
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Proven record against RCB batters
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Andre Russell (KKR)
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Explosive lower-order hitter and part-time bowler
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High-risk, high-reward pick
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Rajat Patidar (RCB)
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Captain and aggressive top-order batter
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Holds record for highest IPL score at Eden Gardens
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Suggested Dream11 Team
Wicketkeeper:
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Phil Salt
Batters:
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Virat Kohli (C)
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Rajat Patidar
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Rinku Singh
All-Rounders:
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Sunil Narine (VC)
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Andre Russell
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Liam Livingstone
Bowlers:
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Lungi Ngidi
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Varun Chakravarthy
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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Yash Dayal
⚠️ Tip: Adjust team based on toss results and final XIs.
Players to Avoid
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi (KKR) – Patchy form, low fantasy returns
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Jitesh Sharma (RCB) – Likely to bat too low to impact scoring
Predicted Playing XI
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)
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Phil Salt (wk)
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Virat Kohli
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Mayank Agarwal
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Rajat Patidar (c)
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Jitesh Sharma
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Tim David
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Krunal Pandya
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Suyash Sharma
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Bhuvneshwar Kumar
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Lungi Ngidi
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Yash Dayal
Impact Player: Romario Shepherd
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
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Sunil Narine
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Quinton de Kock (wk)
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Ajinkya Rahane (c)
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Venkatesh Iyer
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Rinku Singh
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Andre Russell
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Ramandeep Singh
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Harshit Rana
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Vaibhav Arora
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Varun Chakravarthy
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Anrich Nortje
Impact Player: Angkrish Raghuvanshi
Live Streaming & Telecast Info
India:
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TV: Star Sports 1, 1 HD, 3, Hindi, Tamil & regional channels
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Streaming: JioHotstar (Free access + 4K Premium)
Other Countries:
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USA/Canada: Willow TV
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UK: Sky Sports Cricket
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Australia: Fox Sports
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South Africa: SuperSport
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Middle East: beIN Sports
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Pakistan: Tapmad, Geo Super
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Radio: Cricket Radio 89.1 FM (select regions)
Match Prediction – RCB vs KKR
While KKR has a historical edge, RCB’s recent win and strong form make them favorites, especially with home advantage.
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RCB Win Probability: 60–65%
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KKR Chance: Possible upset if Narine and Russell fire in tandem
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Key Battle: Kohli vs Varun Chakravarthy
Additional Tips for Fantasy Players
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Strategy: Stack your team with top-order batters and all-rounders. Pick fast bowlers from the team bowling first.
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Weather: Clear skies, 22–25°C, no rain expected.
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Injury Updates: No major concerns. Always confirm final XI pre-match.
FAQs
1. When and where will RCB vs KKR (IPL 2025) Match 58 take place?
The match will be held on May 17, 2025, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
2. Who are the Dream11 captain and vice-captain picks?
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Captain: Virat Kohli
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Vice-Captain: Sunil Narine
3. What is the pitch report for the Chinnaswamy Stadium?
The pitch is batting-friendly with short boundaries. Expect a high-scoring match.
4. How can I watch the match live?
In India, watch on Star Sports channels or stream live on JioHotstar.
5. Who are some high-risk, high-reward picks?
Andre Russell and Rajat Patidar are excellent differential picks.
