Bangalore vs Kolkata match prediction: Who will win - IPL 2025 Match 58

Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) lock horns with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 58 of IPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on May 17 at 7:30 PM IST. The Chinnaswamy’s small boundaries favour big hitters, but dew and quality spin can tilt the game late.

RCB (8 wins, 3 defeats) chase a top‑two finish, while KKR (5 wins, 6 defeats, 1 no result) fight to keep their playoff hopes alive. On form and home advantage, RCB enters as slight favourites, but K KR's knack for surprises makes this a fierce contest.

Match Details of RCB vs KKR

Fixture: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 58, IPL 2025

Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Date & Time: Saturday, May 17, 7:30 PM IST

Live Broadcast & Streaming: Star Sports Network, JioCinema / JioHotstar

Pitch Report & Toss Details

The Chinnaswamy pitch is very flat and gives batters plenty of help. Many teams have scored over 200 runs here this season, and its short, straight boundaries make it even easier to hit big shots.

After around 8 PM, dew settles on the field, making the ball slippery and hard for bowlers to control especially spinners. Because of this, captains usually choose to bowl first, hoping to use the drier conditions early on before chasing becomes easier with a wet ball.

Teams batting first should aim to put up a big total quickly, while those bowling first need to make the most of the early overs when the ball still grips nicely.

Head‑to‑Head Record of RCB vs KKR

Total IPL meetings: 35

KKR wins: 20

RCB wins: 15

Their rivalry is IPL’s oldest, dating back to the inaugural match in 2008, where McCullum’s 158* powered KKR to victory.

Key Players from RCB vs KKR

RCB Form (Last 5): W W W L W

Virat Kohli thrives under pressure and has 962 runs in this fixture’s history.

Rajat Patidar returns from injury and adds depth to their power‑hitting.

KKR Form (Last 5): L W L L W

Andre Russell can change games in a few overs with brutal hitting.

Sunil Narine at the top provides explosive starts and vital spin breakthroughs.

Predicted Playing XI of Royal Challengers vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Royal Challengers Bengaluru:

1. Jacob Bethell / Phil Salt (w)

2. Virat Kohli

3. Devdutt Padikkal

4. Rajat Patidar (c)

5. Jitesh Sharma (w)

6. Tim David

7. Krunal Pandya

8. Romario Shepherd

9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar

10. Lungi Ngidi / Josh Hazlewood

11. Yash Dayal

Kolkata Knight Riders:

1. Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w)

2. Sunil Narine

3. Ajinkya Rahane (c)

4. Angkrish Raghuvanshi

5. Rovman Powell

6. Venkatesh Iyer

7. Rinku Singh

8. Andre Russell

9. Ramandeep Singh

10. Varun Chakaravarthy

11. Vaibhav Arora

Today’s Match Prediction RCB vs KKR - Who will Win?

Teams batting second have won 60% of games here this season, thanks to dew making chasing easier.

Scenario 1: RCB bowls first

KKR powerplay: 45–55

KKR total: 175–190

Predicted result: RCB wins chasing in the late overs.

Scenario 2: RCB bats first

RCB powerplay: 50–60

RCB total: 200–215

Predicted result: KKR struggle under dew‑affected conditions.

Overall, RCB’s home comfort and batting firepower make them favourites, but KKR’s spin attack and Russell’s hitting can spring surprises.

Winning Probability between RCB vs KKR

RCB: 52.88%

KKR: 47.12%

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Expert Insights

Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha)

“Hey @RCBTweets fans, are you planning to turn up in white for the game on the 17th? It will be incredible and a sight for the ages if true and if you can pull it off.”

Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra)

“RCB vs KKR at Chinnaswamy in the last 5 matches: KKR won  5. RCB won – 0.”

Final Thoughts

RCB will use their home advantage and strong batting to take on KKR under the lights, but KKR’s bowlers and Russell’s big hits can turn the game at any moment.

Whether you’re cheering for RCB’s hitters or KKR’s bowlers, this match promises excitement until the very last ball—so don’t just watch, get involved! Get the HaaNaa Best Cricket Prediction App, place your prediction opinion, and win great rewards while backing your favourite team!