The 58th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on May 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST.
Match Preview
RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, are in second place on the points table with 16 points from 11 matches. They have won eight games and lost three, needing just one more victory to secure a playoff spot. Their key players include Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Josh Hazlewood, and Krunal Pandya.
KKR, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, are in sixth place with 11 points from 12 matches. They have won five games, lost six, and had one match washed out due to rain. Their top performers include Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Varun Chakravarthy, and Vaibhav Arora.
Previous Encounter
RCB and KKR met in the tournament opener, where RCB won by seven wickets. They restricted KKR to 174/8 and chased the target in the 17th over, thanks to half-centuries from Phil Salt and Virat Kohli.
Match Prediction & Weather
AI predictions favor RCB due to their home advantage, strong form, and explosive batting lineup. However, KKR will be desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Weather forecasts indicate a high probability of rain, which could impact the match. However, the Chinnaswamy Stadium has an excellent drainage system, so delays may be minimal.
Today’s IPL match live streaming
The RCB vs KKR today’s IPL match will be live streamed on the Disney+Hotstar network. The Star Sports network has the broadcasting rights of the IPL 2025.
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