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As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are ready to play the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a highly anticipated match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Sunday, May 17, the Indian Premier League 2025 is still gaining steam. The high-octane matchup promises fireworks,with both teams struggling for crucial points.
RCB will once again rely on the Chinnaswamy's compact boundaries and batting-friendly conditions after enjoying a respectable home run this season. Their top-order performances have been greatly aided by captain Faf du Plessis, Virat Kohli, and Glenn Maxwell.
Their bowlers, led by Mohammed Siraj and Reece Topley, will have a challenge containing KKR's explosive lineup on a surface that traditionally favors batters.
However, KKR enters the game with the intention of regaining their consistency. Even though they have a strong batting lineup that includes players like Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, and Shreyas Iyer, they still had trouble putting together full performances in recent games.
Their bowlers ,Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, will play a crucial role in adapting to the flat Chinnaswamy pitch.
KKR had the upper hand over RCB in IPL encounters, including some memorable chases and big wins. But, RCB's strong recent form at home and the resurgence of Kohli as a consistent anchor gives them a fighting chance.
Both sides will be keen to earn two crucial points as the IPL 2025 playoff battle heats up. While a victory for KKR would increase their chances of qualifying, a victory for RCB might guarantee their place in the top four.
