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RCB vs KKR Match 58 Statistical Preview: Key Stats, Records And Head To Head Ahead Of The IPL 2025 Clash

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RCB vs KKR preview [Source: @iplt20.com]RCB vs KKR preview [Source: @iplt20.com]

After a brief suspension, the IPL 2025 carnival is back on the road and what better way to restart the action than a blockbuster showdown between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, May 17. The high-octane match will kick off at 7:30 PM IST.

RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, have been one of the most dominant sides this season. With 8 wins in 11 games, they are on the verge of sealing a playoff spot. Meanwhile, KKR’s title defence has been wobbly as they sit sixth on the points table with five wins and six losses and are now in must-win territory. A loss here could end their playoff hopes.

These two sides opened the 2025 season against each other on March 22, where RCB breezed past KKR with a 7-wicket win while chasing 175 inside 17 overs. Expect fireworks again as both sides aim to make a statement post-resumption.

RCB vs KKR Head-To-Head Overview

The rivalry leans in favour of the Kolkata Knight Riders. In 35 IPL matches, KKR have won 20 while RCB have clinched 15.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru And Kolkata Knight Riders Probable Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal

Impact Player Options

Suyash Sharma

Kolkata Knight Riders

Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane, Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy

Impact Player Options: Venkatesh Iyer

Top Run-Scorers In RCB vs KKR

We are considering the players currently present in both the squad.

Virat Kohli: 1021 Runs

RCB's talisman, Virat Kohli has a sensational 1021 runs in 32 innings against KKR, averaging nearly 41 with 7 fifties and a hundred.

Andre Russell: 396 Runs

The big Jamaican has been a menace for RCB over the years. He has slammed 396 runs in 16 innings at a jaw-dropping strike rate of 197, including 35 sixes.

Sunil Narine: 333 Runs

Known for his fireworks at the top, Narine has quietly built up 333 runs in 13 innings against RCB, batting at a strike rate of nearly 181 with 35 fours and 23 sixes.

Top Wicket-Takers in RCB vs KKR

We are considering the players currently present in both the squad.

Sunil Narine

The mystery spinner has tormented RCB with 27 wickets in 21 games at an average of 20.81.

Andre Russell

With 17 wickets in 15 matches, Andre Russell isn’t just muscle with the bat, his pace and variations have proved tricky for RCB's middle order, especially in Bengaluru.

Varun Chakravarthy

The leggie has struck 15 times in 11 games against RCB, including a best of 4/15. He will be a key weapon on a high-scoring ground.

RCB vs KKR Key Stats

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Key Records

  • RCB have managed to win only 4 out of 12 matches against KKR at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL history.
  • Virat Kohli has been stellar at home against KKR, scoring 437 runs in 12 innings at an impressive average of 48.55, including 5 fifties.
  • Virat Kohli vs Harshit Rana: 33 runs off 24 balls with 1 dismissal.
  • Bhuvneshwar Kumar vs Sunil Narine: The pacer has conceded 31 runs in 28 balls and dismissed him twice.

Kolkata Knight Riders' Key Records

  • KKR have a solid record at the venue, winning 8 out of 12 matches played against RCB at the Chinnaswamy.
  • Andre Russell has been effective with the ball at this ground as he has taken 9 wickets in 6 matches against RCB at an economy of 8.54.
  • Rinku Singh vs Krunal Pandya in IPL: 4 runs off 6 balls, dismissed once.
  • Varun Chakravarthy vs Rajat Patidar in IPL: 7 runs off 6 balls, dismissed once.
  • Sunil Narine vs Virat Kohli in IPL: The West Indian mystery spinner has bowled 129 balls, conceding 136 runs and dismissing Kohli 4 times which makes him one of Kohli's most effective opponents in the IPL.

Records Which Could Be Broken In RCB vs KKR Match 59 Of IPL 2025

  • Virat Kohli needs 1 four to complete 750 fours in IPL
  • Phil Salt needs 3 sixes to complete 50 sixes in IPL
  • Phil Salt is 82 runs away from completing 7000 T20 runs.
  • Manish Pandey needs 95 runs to complete 4000 runs in IPL
  • Mayank Agarwal needs 2 sixes to complete 50 IPL sixes
  • Moeen Ali needs 5 fours to complete 100 IPL fours