Royal Challengers Bengaluru will host Kolkata Knight Riders at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Match 57 of IPL 2025. RCB sit second on the table with 16 points from 11 games and are close to securing a playoff spot. KKR, sixth with 11 points in 12 matches, must win to stay in contention.
The Bengaluru pitch remains batter-friendly, with high scores expected. Spinners could find grip in the middle overs. Weather may disrupt play, with a 76% chance of rain and possible thunderstorms on Saturday afternoon.
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RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter the match just one win away from a confirmed playoff berth. With key overseas players back, RCB looks strong. Virat Kohli has led the batting charge, scoring 505 runs in 11 innings at 63.12. Rajat Patidar is likely to return, adding to their middle-order strength. Phil Salt has recovered from illness and is expected to start. Josh Hazlewood remains unavailable, but Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Krunal Pandya offer depth in the bowling attack.
Kolkata Knight Riders are sixth with 11 points and a net run rate of 0.193. They need strong wins and help from other results. Ajinkya Rahane has 375 runs this season, while Russell and Angkrish Raghuvanshi have contributed consistently. Varun Chakaravarthy and Sunil Narine remain their key spinners. With Moeen Ali unavailable, KKR could bring in Spencer Johnson or Anrich Nortje.
KKR’s playoff hopes rest on a complete team effort, while RCB aim to continue their winning momentum in Bengaluru.
RCB vs KKR Betting Tips
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Coin Toss
Both captains may look to bat first, with recent results at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pointing in that direction. The last two fixtures at this venue were won by teams that posted first-innings totals and defended them successfully.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Who Will Win?
Royal Challengers Bengaluru enter this match with confidence after a strong run in IPL 2025. Despite Josh Hazlewood’s absence, their bowling attack remains competitive. Kolkata Knight Riders must win to stay in contention, but they will rely heavily on Sunil Narine and Andre Russell. If the duo underperforms, KKR may struggle to keep up. Bengaluru’s consistency with both bat and ball gives them the edge in home conditions. RCB are well-placed to secure a win in this fixture.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders – Batting First Team Scores
Teams batting first at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium usually post around 168, but the pitch often produces much bigger scores. For this match, a first-innings target between 200 and 210 will offer a strong advantage.
RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Playing XI
Kolkata Knight Riders
- Phil Salt
- Virat Kohli
- Mayank Agarwal
- Rajat Patidar (c)
- Jitesh Sharma (wk)
- Tim David
- Krunal Pandya
- Romario Shepherd
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Rasikh Dar
- Yash Dayal
- Impact Player: Suyash Sharma
Royal Challengers Bangalore
- Quinton de Kock
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane (c)
- Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- Andre Russell
- Rinku Singh
- Spencer Johnson
- Ramandeep Singh
- Vaibhav Arora
- Varun Chakaravarthy
- Harshit Rana
- Impact Player: Manish Pandey
RCB vs KKR Live Score IPL 2025
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RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head
| Matches Played | KKR Won | RCB Won | Tie | NR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL | 35 | 20 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Last 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
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RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction – Who Will Win?
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Virat Kohli has scored 505 runs in 11 matches at an average of 63.12 and a strike rate of 143.46. Back Kohli to deliver again with odds of 2.05.
For Kolkata Knight Riders, Ajinkya Rahane has been the most consistent, tallying 375 runs from 12 games at an average of 37.50 and a strike rate of 146.48. His current odds stand at 2.6.
Bengaluru has averaged 81.3 runs in the first 10 overs of their last three matches. With that trend, a bet on under 85.5 is available at 2.20.
On the other hand, Kolkata has started aggressively, averaging 97.3 runs in the first 10 overs during the same period. You can back them to score over 89.5 runs at odds of 1.85.
Last Updated on May 17, 2025
