RCB vs KKR, IPL 2025: Match Prediction, Dream 11 Team, Fantasy Tips and Pitch Report | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in a crucial IPL 2025 encounter on May 17 at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. This match marks the resumption of IPL after a brief nine-day suspension amid cross-border tensions, adding extra intensity to the contest.

RCB currently sit second on the points table with eight wins from 11 matches and can secure a playoff spot with a victory. On the other hand, KKR, the defending champions, are fighting to stay alive in the competition. They have five wins and six losses, with one no-result, and must win their remaining matches and depend on other results to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Matches Played: 35 | RCB won: 15 | KKR won: 20 | No result: 0

The pitch at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is expected to be a batting paradise for the IPL 2025 clash. Known for its flat surface and shorter boundaries, the pitch traditionally offers minimal assistance to bowlers, making it ideal for stroke-makers to play freely and put up big scores. Early in the game, pacers might find some movement with the new ball, especially under the lights, but as the match progresses, the surface tends to slow down slightly, aiding spinners to extract some turn and variation.

Dew is likely to play a significant role in the second innings, making it tougher for bowlers to grip the ball and control their lines, which often benefits the chasing side. Overall, teams winning the toss might prefer to bowl first and chase, leveraging the dew factor and the batters-friendly conditions to their advantage. Expect a high-scoring thriller with plenty of boundaries and exciting batting displays at the Chinnaswamy Stadium today.

Romario Shepherd, Ramandeep Singh, Yash Dayal, Jitesh Sharma

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (c), Virat Kohli, Yash Dayal, Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Nuwan Thushara, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee

Kolkata Knight Riders: Rinku Singh, Quinton de Kock, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Ramandeep Singh, Andre Russell, Anrich Nortje, Harshit Rana, Sunil Narine, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Mayank Markhande, Rovman Powell, Manish Pandey, Spencer Johnson, Luvnith Sisodia, Ajinkya Rahane, Anukul Roy, Chetan Sakariya

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