RCB vs KKR
Royal Challengers Bengaluru managed a remarkable victory in their return game at home. Salt and Kohli put RCB into an early lead during the powerplay before Salt was dismissed; after which, Kohli continued and hit an unbeaten 16-ball 34 to seal victory and guarantee their top position on the points table. On the contrary, KKR currently remain on 12 points but need two victories over their remaining games to guarantee playoff inclusion.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Vs Kolkata Knight Riders Match Scorecard highlights this thrilling encounter and RCB’s dominance.
| Date | Venue | Match Result | RCB Score | KKR Score | Result Summary |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2025 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | Abandoned | – | – | Match abandoned due to rain; no play occurred. |
| March 29, 2024 | M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru | KKR won by 7 wickets | 185/6 (20 overs) | 186/3 (18.2 overs) | KKR chased down RCB’s total with 10 balls to spare. |
| April 21, 2024 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | KKR won by 1 run | 200/6 (20 overs) | 201/5 (20 overs) | KKR narrowly defeated RCB in a thrilling finish. |
| May 26, 2024 | Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad | KKR won by 8 wickets | 113 all out (18.3 overs) | 114/2 (10.3 overs) | KKR chased down SRH’s low total to win their third IPL title. |
| April 15, 2025 | Eden Gardens, Kolkata | KKR won by 6 wickets | 160/7 (20 overs) | 161/4 (18.4 overs) | KKR successfully chased RCB’s target in the 19th over. |
Predictions
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will meet Kolkata Knight Riders for the 58th match at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore on Saturday (17 May). Led by Rajat Patidar, Royal Challengers Bengaluru currently lead with 8 wins out of 11 matches played, while KKR are sixth with 5 victories and 6 defeats over 11 games played.
RCB have already secured victory at this venue during their season opener, beating KKR by 7 wickets in a low-scoring affair. Now with Virat Kohli back after retiring from Test cricket and the stakes high, this contest should prove thrilling to watch!
KKR have struggled in their recent form and finding consistency across their top order has proven challenging. Quinton de Kock and Rahmanullah Gurbaz have yet to hit their stride, while Andre Russell has been their strongest performer from middle order. Bowlers Harshit Rana and Vaibhav Arora have picked up wickets frequently while Varun Chakravarthy and spinner Narine could play pivotal roles for them in this matchup.
M. Chinnaswamy stadium has proven itself an excellent batting venue, leading to high scoring affairs at previous matches here. Rain could play a factor in this one too – there’s a 65% chance of showers on match day – making winning the toss and opting to bowl first more beneficial to RCB than trying to chase on such a pitch; should they opt to chase, however, selecting their strongest batting lineup early will put them in an advantageous position to chase down an impossible target!