RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report | IPL 2025 Match 58

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is reaching its business end, and in Match 58, we have a thrilling contest lined up between Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders (RCB vs KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 17, 2025.

RCB are flying high this season with 16 points from 11 matches, sitting comfortably at the second spot on the points table. KKR, on the other hand, are struggling at sixth place with 11 points in 12 matches and face a do-or-die situation. A loss here would effectively knock them out of playoff contention.

🏟 RCB vs KKR Match Details

• Match: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders
• Date: May 17, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Live Streaming: JioHotstar

📊 RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Record

In the last 5 encounters, RCB leads 3-2.

🌦 RCB vs KKR Pitch & Weather Report

🏟 Pitch Report – Chinnaswamy Stadium

• Batting paradise with an average 1st innings score of 218.
• Flat surface with short boundaries, ideal for power-hitters.
• Chasing is tricky but not impossible.

🌤 Weather Conditions

• Cool and slightly cloudy evening.
• No rain threat – a full 20-over game expected.

🧊 RCB vs KKR Form Guide (Last 5 Matches)

RCB: ✅ ✅ ✅ ✅ ❌
KKR: ❌ ✅ ✅ ❌ ❌

🧩 RCB vs KKR Probable Playing XIs

🔴 Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB)

• 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: Liam Livingstone

🟣 Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)

• Quinton de Kock / Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c)
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh
• Spencer Johnson / Anrich Nortje, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora
• Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana
• Impact Player: Manish Pandey

🔥 Top Fantasy Picks for RCB vs KKR Dream11

✅ Top Picks – RCB

• Virat Kohli – 505 runs in 11 matches at an average of 63.12 and SR of 143.46.
• Bhuvneshwar Kumar – Leading wicket-taker with 12 wickets in 9 matches.

✅ Top Picks – KKR

• Ajinkya Rahane – Most consistent KKR batter with 375 runs in 11 matches.
• Vaibhav Arora – Team’s top bowler with 15 wickets.

🧠 RCB vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Tips

• Prioritize batters due to the batting-friendly pitch.
• All-rounders like Sunil Narine and Andre Russell are valuable for both batting and bowling points.
• Avoid bowlers who rely heavily on swing or spin, as Chinnaswamy tends to favor batsmen.

🏏 RCB vs KKR Dream11 Team Predictions

🥇 Dream11 Team 1 – For Small Leagues

Balanced & safe team with in-form stars

Wicketkeeper:

• Jitesh Sharma

Batters:

• Virat Kohli (VC)
• Ajinkya Rahane
• Rajat Patidar
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi

All-Rounders:

• Sunil Narine (C)
• Krunal Pandya
• Andre Russell

Bowlers:

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar
• Yash Dayal
• Varun Chakaravarthy

🥈 Dream11 Team 2 – For Grand Leagues

High-risk, high-reward with differential picks

Wicketkeeper:

• Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters:

• Virat Kohli
• Ajinkya Rahane (VC)
• Angkrish Raghuvanshi
• Rajat Patidar

All-Rounders:

• Sunil Narine
• Krunal Pandya
• Andre Russell (C)

Bowlers:

• Bhuvneshwar Kumar
• S. Sharma
• Varun Chakaravarthy

🏆 RCB vs KKR Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

• Captain & Vice-Captain Options:
  • Sunil Narine
  • Virat Kohli
• Ajinkya Rahane
  • Andre Russell

🔮 Match Prediction – Who Will Win Today’s RCB vs KKR IPL 2025 Match?

Given their form, squad balance, and home conditions, RCB are the favorites to win this match. With KKR struggling to find consistency, it might be too late for a comeback unless they pull off something extraordinary.

📌 Winner Prediction: Royal Challengers Bengaluru to win