Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 58th match of IPL 2025 on 18 May 2025, at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. This article will guide you in making the perfect team for RCB vs KKR match with expert Dream11 predictions and fantasy cricket tips.
The IPL 2025 season is back in action after a 10-day break prompted by security concerns, with a revised fixture list and high-stakes matches lined up. Among the first games after the resumption, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Kolkata Knight Riders at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in what is now Match No. 58 (originally 68). The timing remains unchanged, but the implications are massive for both sides.
RCB return to action in prime form, having edged out Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in a dramatic finish before the break. Their playoff hopes are within touching distance, with just one more win likely sealing the deal. KKR, on the other hand, are teetering on the edge—another loss could spell the end of their 2025 campaign.
Before the suspension, RCB pulled off a stunning 2-run win over CSK in a last-over thriller. Romario Shepherd’s blitzkrieg fifty gave them the edge, while Lungi Ngidi’s incisive bowling helped restrict CSK’s chase. Left-arm seamer Yash Dayal held his nerve in the final over, defending 15 runs to secure the crucial victory.
KKR’s last outing saw them fall short against CSK. Despite valiant efforts from Ajinkya Rahane and Andre Russell, the middle order collapsed under pressure. Noor Ahmad’s economical spell tightened the screws on their innings. CSK didn’t have it easy in the chase either—Dewald Brevis turned the tide with a decisive over, and MS Dhoni calmly closed out the match.
RCB are buoyed by the return of most of their overseas stars post-break, giving them a full-strength lineup. KKR, however, will miss the services of Moeen Ali, who remains unavailable for the remainder of the league stage.
RCB vs KKR Match Details
| Match: | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 58 |
| Tournament: | Indian Premier League 2025 |
| Date: | 18 May 2025 |
| Time: | 7:30 PM (IST) |
| Venue: | M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
| Live Streaming: | JioHotstar |
| TV Broadcast: | Star Sports Network |
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RCB vs KKR Player Stats In Current Tournament
Batting Stats
| Player | Runs |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 505 Runs |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 375 Runs |
| Angkrish Raghuvanshi | 286 Runs |
| Devdutt Padikkal | 247 Runs |
| Phil Salt | 239 Runs |
Bowling Stats
| Player | Wickets |
|---|---|
| Josh Hazlewood | 18 Wickets |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 17 Wickets |
| Vaibhav Arora | 16 Wickets |
| Harshit Rana | 15 Wickets |
| Krunal Pandya | 14 Wickets |
Top Captaincy and Vice-Captaincy Picks for RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction
- Virat Kohli
- Sunil Narine
- Ajinkya Rahane
RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction Fantasy Dream Team
- Wicket-Keeper: Jitesh Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
- Batters: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rajat Patidar, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
- All-Rounders: Sunil Narine, Andre Russell, Krunal Pandya
- Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy
- Captain: Virat Kohli
- Vice-Captain: Sunil Narine