The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is back, bringing intensity, hunger and passion to the forefront once again. In match 58, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face off against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

RCB vs KKR, Match details

• Date & Time: May 17, 7; 30 pm is/ 2:00 pm GMT
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Broadcast: Star Sports, JioHotstar

RCB vs KKR Match Preview

RCB, on one hand, are enjoying one of their best seasons so far. With 8 wins from 11 games, they are currently placed second on the points table. A win on Saturday would guarantee them a spot in the playoffs. Their batting has looked solid throughout the season, led by the ever-reliable Virat Kohliwhile their bowling unit has delivered consistently, with Bhuvneshwar kumar leading the attack from the front and Krunal pandya handling the spin department.

KKR, on the other hand, have had a disappointing campaign so far, with just 11 points from 12 games. A defeat here would effectively end their hopes of making the playoffs, a tough blow for the defending champions. Their batting has been a major concern, with most of their key players, including Ajinkya rahanefailing to deliver consistently. Their bowling hasn’t fared much better, often conceding runs at crucial stages and struggling to apply pressure.

RCB vs KKR Score Prediction

Case 1

• KKR wins the toss and bowls first
• RCB powerplay score: 55-60
• RCB overall score: 210-220

Case 2

• RCB wins the toss and bowls first
• KKR powerplay score: 50-55
• KKR overall score: 190-200

RCB vs KKR Match Prediction

The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for being batting-friendly, especially for teams chasing. The team batting second usually has a better chance of winning.