IPL 2025 RCB vs KKR: Rajat Patidar-led Royal Challengers Bengaluru will square off against Ajinkya Rahane-led Kolkata Knight Riders in the 58th match of the IPL 2025 on May 17 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have almost secured a spot in the playoffs, and one win could propel them into the top two spots. They have 8 wins out of 11 games with 16 points and have three games remaining in the group stages.

On the other hand, Kolkata has only five wins out of 12 games and must win both games to keep its playoff chances alive. With Kolkata securing the 6th spot, Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured the second spot in the IPL 2025 points table.

With IPL is set to resume after a week suspension, there was a high anticipation on the RCB vs KKR clash. But before the toss, the rain started to fall which delayed the toss.

RCB vs KKR Weather Report

According to weather report, Bengaluru will be expecting rain during the match day which will continue to get heavier as the day progresses.

The precipitation chances will vary between 20 and 50%. With heavy rain expected, there is chances for match being abandoned.

RCB vs KKR Pitch Report

The pitch at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium has been a batting friendly wicket, where batters can use advantage of bounce and pace of the wicket and play their shots right from start of the innings.

The difference in the behaviour of the pitch has a lot to do with the colour of the soil, which used to prepare the surface for a particular game. Both teams need to consider is the dew, which might play a vital role in the game.

RCB vs KKR Probable Playing 11

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Probable Playing 11: Jacob Bethell / Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (C), Jitesh Sharma (W), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi NGIDI / Josh Hazlewood, Yash dayal

Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing 11: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (W), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (C), Angrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singing, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakaravarthy, Vaibhav Arora