RCB vs KKR, IPL 2025: Dream11 Predictions For Match 58 Of IPL 2025 [Source: AP Photos]
The Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 58th match of the IPL 2025. This match will be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 17th at 7:30 PM IST.
Ahead of the game, here is a look at the Dream11 picks, the fantasy cricket tips, the pitch report, the top player picks and the best-predicted XIs for the fantasy contests of the match.
Hot Picks For RCB vs KKR Dream11 Team Today
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Virat Kohli
- IPL 2025 Form: 505 Runs in 11 Matches
- RCB's star batter has been in tremendous form this season, scoring runs consistently at an impressive strike rate of 143.47. Virat Kohli's ability to anchor the innings while maintaining a healthy scoring rate makes him a must-have for fantasy contests.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- IPL 2025 Form: 12 Wickets in 10 Matches
- The experienced Indian pacer has been a consistent performer for RCB this season. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's ability to swing the new ball and execute yorkers at the death, along with an average of 28.25, makes him a valuable fantasy pick for this important encounter.
Krunal Pandya
- IPL 2025 Form: 14 Wickets and 97 Runs in 11 Matches
- The spin all-rounder has been effective with both bat and ball. Krunal Pandya's ability to pick up crucial wickets in the middle overs and contribute valuable runs lower down the order makes him a versatile fantasy option.
Kolkata Knight Riders
Ajinkya Rahane
- IPL 2025 Form: 375 Runs in 11 Matches
- KKR's captain has led from the front with consistent batting performances. Ajinkya Rahane's solid technique and ability to play both pace and spin effectively make him a reliable choice for fantasy teams.
Varun Chakaravarthy
- IPL 2025 Form: 17 Wickets in 12 Matches
- The mystery spinner has been KKR's standout bowler, maintaining an impressive economy rate of 7. Varun Chakaravarthy's ability to deceive batsmen in the middle overs makes him a valuable fantasy asset.
Sunil Narine
- IPL 2025 Form: 215 Runs and 10 Wickets in 11 Matches
- The West Indian all-rounder continues to be a dual threat with his explosive batting at the top and economical bowling. Sunil Narine's ability to contribute in both departments makes him one of the best all-round fantasy picks.
RCB vs KKR Match 58 Weather And Pitch Today
Factors | Expected Conditions |
Weather | Thunderstorm Expected, Overcast Conditions |
Pitch | Batting-friendly with high scores |
Weather - The weather in Bengaluru is expected to be overcast with temperatures around 21°C. There is 80% chance of rain during the game.
Pitch - Based on our analysis of the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, the pitch is heavily batting-friendly. The venue has witnessed an average first innings score of 169 runs this season, with abundant boundaries. The pitch tends to remain good for batting throughout the game, though spinners might find some assistance as the match progresses.
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru - Record Of Chasing Team
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has shown a slight advantage for chasing teams in IPL 2025. Teams batting second have won 60% of the matches played at this venue this season. Our analysis indicates that while the average first innings score and second innings score are nearly identical, fewer wickets fall in the second innings.
The data suggests that captains should consider bowling first after winning the toss, especially considering all five teams that won the toss at this venue chose to field first. The pitch remains consistent throughout the match, making it easier for the chasing team to plan their innings with a target in sight.
RCB vs KKR Match 58 Captain And Vice-captain Picks
Contests | Captain | Vice-captain |
Head to Head Contests | Ajinkya Rahane | Varun Chakaravarthy |
Small League Contests | Virat Kohli | Bhuvneshwar Kumar |
Grand League Contests | Sunil Narine | Krunal Pandya |
RCB vs KKR Match 58 Fantasy Team for Head-to-Head/Small Leagues
RCB vs KKR, IPL 2025: Dream11 Team 1 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeepers: Phil Salt, Rahmanullah Gurbaz
Batters: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Yash Dayal, Vaibhav Arora
Captain: Ajinkya Rahane
Vice-captain: Varun Chakaravarthy
RCB vs KKR Match 58 Fantasy Team for Winner Takes All/Grand Leagues
RCB vs KKR: Dream11 Team 2 [Source: @Dream11 App]
Wicketkeeper: Phil Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane, Rajat Patidar, Rinku Singh
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Krunal Pandya
Bowlers: Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Yash Dayal, Harshit Rana
Captain: Sunil Narine
Vice-captain: Krunal Pandya
RCB vs KKR Match 58 Expert Advice
The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch in Bengaluru is known for producing high-scoring encounters. Based on our analysis, the death overs are particularly crucial with the highest run rate of 10.67 runs per over.
Both teams have quality spin options with Krunal Pandya, Suryash Sharma for RCB and Varun Chakaravarthy, Sunil Narine for KKR expected to play significant roles on a pitch that offers some assistance to spinners. For differential picks in grand leagues, consider Tim David from RCB who has an impressive strike rate, and Rinku Singh from KKR who has been effective in the middle order.