RCB VS KKR Match 58 Preview & Dream11 Prediction IPL 2025
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
Date & Time: Tomorrow, 7:30 PM IST
Timezone: India Standard Time (IST)
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1. Match Details
• Match: IPL 2025, Match 58
• Teams: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
• Time: 7:30 PM IST
• Date: Tomorrow
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2. Pitch Report
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium traditionally favors batsmen, with a fast, bouncy track offering good carry for pace bowlers early on. The pitch tends to be high-scoring, with boundaries coming freely. Spinners can also play a key role in the middle overs due to some turn on offer as the game progresses. Teams winning the toss often prefer to chase, leveraging the floodlights and predictable batting conditions under pressure.
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3. Weather Report
• Expected to be clear and dry in Bangalore during match time.
• Temperature around 28-30°C with little to no chance of rain.
• Ideal conditions for cricket, no weather disruptions expected.
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4. Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)
• Royal Challengers Bangalore Wins: 1
• Kolkata Knight Riders Wins: 4
• Draws: 0
KKR have dominated recent encounters against RCB, winning 4 of the last 5 games, giving them a psychological edge.
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5. Key Players to Watch
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB)
• Virat Kohli: The evergreen run-scorer and batting mainstay.
• Rajat Patidar (Captain): In-form top-order batsman providing stability.
• Liam Livingstone: Dangerous all-rounder with power hitting and leg-spin.
• Josh Hazlewood: Experienced fast bowler with ability to control powerplays and death overs.
• Krunal Pandya: All-rounder who can break partnerships with spin and contribute with the bat.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR)
• Ajinkya Rahane (Captain): Reliable top-order batsman and leader.
• Andre Russell: Game-changer with explosive batting and fast bowling.
• Varun Chakaravarthy: Leading spinner, excellent in middle overs.
• Sunil Narine: Mystery spinner who can turn matches with economical bowling and pinch-hitting.
• Anrich Nortje: Express pace bowler capable of striking early.
6. Probable Playing XI
RCB (Royal Challengers Bangalore)
1. Mayank Agarwal (RHB)
2. Rajat Patidar (C) (RHB)
3. Virat Kohli (RHB)
4. Tim David (RHB)
5. Jacob Bethell (LHB)
6. Liam Livingstone (RHB)
7. Krunal Pandya (LHB)
8. Josh Hazlewood (RFM)
9. Bhuvneshwar Kumar (RM)
10. Yash Dayal (LMF)
11. Mohit Rathee (RLS)
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KKR (Kolkata Knight Riders)
1. Ajinkya Rahane (C) (RHB)
2. Manish Pandey (RHB)
3. Rinku Singh (LHB)
4. Andre Russell (RHB)
5. Moeen Ali (LHB)
6. Rovman Powell (RHB)
7. Luvnith Sisodia (WK) (LHB)
8. Varun Chakaravarthy (RLS)
9. Sunil Narine (LHB)
10. Anrich Nortje (RFB)
11. Spencer Johnson (LFB)
7. Dream11 Prediction
• Wicketkeepers: Luvnith Sisodia (KKR), Phil Salt (RCB)
• Batsmen: Virat Kohli (RCB), Rajat Patidar (RCB), Ajinkya Rahane (KKR), Manish Pandey (KKR), Tim David (RCB)
• All-rounders: Liam Livingstone (RCB), Andre Russell (KKR), Krunal Pandya (RCB)
• Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood (RCB), Varun Chakaravarthy (KKR), Anrich Nortje (KKR)
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8. Final Prediction
KKR have the upper hand in the head-to-head record and possess a balanced lineup with strong bowling and explosive batting. However, playing at the Chinnaswamy Stadium gives RCB a slight advantage, especially with their strong batting and home conditions knowledge. If RCB’s top order fires and Hazlewood bowls well upfront, they can dominate.
Prediction: Royal Challengers Bangalore to win by 15-20 runs in a high-scoring thriller.
