What is Weather Forecast for RCB vs KKR in M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru?

RCB vs KKR: The 58th match of the IPL 2025 promises to be an exciting clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. For the second time during the IPL 2025, the arch-rivals will face off. The match is scheduled to be played on the grounds of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, on 17 May.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will welcome the Kolkata Knight Riders to their home turf for this high-stakes encounter. Facing ups and downs of their campaigns, RCB will face KKR for the second time this season, and coming into this match, both teams will fight for the playoffs spot. Currently, RCB, with an upper edge, is sitting in the second spot of the points table, whereas KKR is sitting in the sixth spot. Both teams remain in the hunt for a playoff spot. RCB are just a win away from strengthening their playoff berth, and given their red-hot form, they’ll walk in as favourites. Whereas, Kolkata Knight Riders aren’t a side to be taken lightly. They’ve got power-hitters and crafty bowlers who can shift the tide quickly. The outcome of this match could significantly impact the top-four equation, making it a high-stakes contest for both franchises.

A win in their upcoming match will help RCB to qualify for the playoffs, making them the first team to qualify for the playoffs, where a win here for KKR will help them get better on the points table and will improve the chances of qualifying for the playoffs. Heading into this clash, with a slight dip in the momentum, KKR will be under pressure to perform, whereas the RCB side will be confident with their recent stable partnerships.

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With so much to take on, fans can expect a thriller-filled match ahead. Let’s take a look at today’s cricket RCB vs KKR, Match 58 pitch report, Weather Report, Ground stats, and Probable XI ahead of the first match of IPL 2025 between Bengaluru and Kolkata.

RCB vs KKR: Match Preview

Pitch Report

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders- The 58th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is set to be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium pitch in Bengaluru is traditionally considered to be batsman-friendly. The short boundaries and flat pitch make it easy to hit long shots, resulting in generally high-scoring matches. However, fast bowlers might find some swing and seam movement at the start of an innings. As the game progresses, the challenge increases for them. The presence of dew, especially in the second innings, makes it difficult for bowlers to grip the ball, causing it to slip from their hands.

RCB vs KKR Weather Report:

The weather at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, is expected to have light rain during the start of the match but as the match progresses further, the weather will become more pleasant, ensuring an uninterrupted game. High chances of Rain showers are expected during the match hours as the rain probability is 75%, along with it there are 91% chances of humidity. The temperature at the ground is likely to hover around 25°celsius. With such weather, fans can expect that the match at Chinnaswamy can be washed out or can end up with a reduced over as the rain and weather reports indicate temporary interruptions in the match hours. 

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M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru stats: RCB vs KKR

RCB vs KKR Predicted Playing XI

RCB  Probable Playing XI:

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

KKR Probable Playing XI: 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Moeen Ali, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy