RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction, 58th IPL Match: Best Team Suggestion, Fantasy Tips, Pitch Report and Other Updates

RCB vs KKR Match Preview

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will play the 58th IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 07:30 PM, at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

RCB have 4 wins in their last 5 matches and KKR have 2 wins in their last 5 matches, while RCB lost 1 and KKR have lost 2 with 1 draw.

RCB vs KKR Recent Performance

Team Form (LAST 5 MATCHES)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

W W W W L

• 03.05.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Chennai Super Kings

  (20.0) 213/5

  (20.0) 211/5

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 2 runs
• 27.04.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Delhi Capitals

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  (20.0) 162/8

  (18.3) 165/4

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 6 wickets
• 24.04.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Rajasthan Royals

  (20.0) 205/5

  (20.0) 194/9

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Rajasthan Royals by 11 runs
• 20.04.25 03:30 PM

  IPL
  Punjab Kings

  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  (20.0) 157/6

  (18.5) 159/3

  W
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 7 wickets
• 18.04.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Royal Challengers Bengaluru

  Punjab Kings

  (14.0) 95/9

  (12.1) 98/5

  L
  Punjab Kings beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 5 wickets

Kolkata Knight Riders

L W W NR L

• 07.05.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Kolkata Knight Riders

  Chennai Super Kings

  (20.0) 179/6

  (19.4) 183/8

  L
  Chennai Super Kings won by 2 wickets
• 04.05.25 03:30 PM

  IPL
  Kolkata Knight Riders

  Rajasthan Royals

  (20.0) 206/4

  (20.0) 205/8

  W
  Kolkata Knight Riders won by 1 runs
• 29.04.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Delhi Capitals

  Kolkata Knight Riders

  (20.0) 190/9

  (20.0) 204/9

  W
  Kolkata Knight Riders beat Delhi Capitals by 14 runs
• 26.04.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Kolkata Knight Riders

  Punjab Kings

  (1.0) 7/0

  (20.0) 201/4

  NR
  Match abandoned
• 21.04.25 07:30 PM

  IPL
  Kolkata Knight Riders

  Gujarat Titans

  (20.0) 159/8

  (20.0) 198/3

  L
  Gujarat Titans won by 39 runs

RCB vs KKR Weather & Pitch Report

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Moderate or heavy rain with thunder 22.3°C

Pitch Report:

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its batting friendly nature. The pitch at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium favor batsmen as the ball bounces sharply and the ground has short boundaries. In the recent matches, pacers and spinners have found some way to control batsmen and they found success which made the pitch less predictable.

Weather Forecast:

The weather at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium of Bangaluru on 17th of May shows 83°F with 67% humidity but it is also predicted to be slightly rainy at that day which may disturb the match.

RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head

KKR won 2 of the last 3 matches against RCB.

In their last encounter, KKR is proven victorious, while RCB faced defeat.

RCB vs KKR Players Stats

Top Performers in Current Series:

Top Batsman: Virat Kohli (RCB) - Points: 955, Credits: 9.0

Top Bowler: J Hazlewood (RCB) - Points: 695, Credits: 8.5

RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Best Key Picks

Best Batsman Picks:

Virat Kohli (RCB) - Points: 955, Credits: 9.0

Selected by 93.6%. His role as a batsman is extremely important for the RCB.

A Rahane (KKR) - Points: 775, Credits: 8.5

Selected by 87.04%.

Best Bowler Picks:

V Chakrawarty (KKR) - Points: 698, Credits: 8.5

Selected by 79.29%. He is proven wicket-taker and crucial for powerplays.

J Hazlewood (RCB) - Points: 695, Credits: 8.5

Selected by 35.95%. Despite his selection percentage, he is ideal for the team.

Best Wicket-Keeper Picks:

P Salt (RCB) - Points: 577, Credits: 8.5

Selected by 29.26%. A quality batter with wicket-keeping duties.

R Gurbaz (KKR) - Points: 179, Credits: 6.5

Selected by 59.13%. He is one of the best picks clearly seen from the percent of people who chose him.

Best All-Rounder Picks:

S Narine (KKR) - Points: 926, Credits: 9.0

Selected by 93.41%. He is proved a very good all-rounder with exceptional balling and hitting sixes abilities.

K Pandya (RCB) - Points: 690, Credits: 8.0

Selected by 82.12%. He always shows his all-phase involvement for the team.

LEX vs PC Dream11 Team: Fantasy Cricket Tips

Captain & Vice-Captain Picks

Captain: V Kohli (RCB)

Vice-Captain: A Rahane (KKR)

Today IPL Match Dream11 Best Team Suggestion

Option 1: Mega Contest Picks:

Wicketkeeper: J Sharma (RCB), R Gurbaz (KKR).

Batters: Virat Kohli (RCB), A Rahane (KKR), A Raghuvanshi (KKR), T David (RCB), R Patidar (RCB).

All-Rounders: S Narine (KKR), A Russel (KKR), K Pandya (RCB).

Bowlers: V Chakravarthy (KKR).

Option 2: Guru Team Picks:

Wicketkeeper: R Gurbaz

Batters: V Kohli (RCB), A Rahane (PC), A Raghuvanshi (KKR), J Bethell

All-Rounders: S Narine (KKR), A Russel (KKR), K Pandya (RCB)

Bowlers: V Chakravarthy (KKR), B Kumar (RCB), H Rana.

Who Will Win Today's Match

KKR is more likely to win this match of IPL against RCB. Based on recent form, RCB dominates the list of previous wins as they have only lost a single match in their previous 5 while KKR lost 2, but according to head-to-head matches KKR has the upper hand and probably will get victorious again.