Stumps : Day 1 - Surrey trail by 339 runs.

19/0

Sussex

358/9d

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Hampshire

Glamorgan

353/1

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Stumps : Day 1 - Somerset lead by 39 runs.

Somerset

201/3

Yorkshire

162/10

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Stumps : Day 1 - Leicestershire elected to bowl

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Nottinghamshire

405/4

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Stumps : Day 1 - Derbyshire trail by 328 runs.

Kent

352/10

Derbyshire

24/0

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Stumps : Day 1 - Northamptonshire trail by 266 runs.

Northamptonshire

40/0

Worcestershire

306/10

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Stumps : Day 1 - Middlesex elected to bat

272/6

MAL won by 12 runs

137/9

125/7

Boost Region need 13 runs in 27 remaining balls

Speen Ghar Region

115/10

Boost Region

103/6

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IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI Against Kolkata Knight Riders | RCB vs KKR (Match No. 58 )

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IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru Playing XI Against Kolkata Knight Riders | RCB vs KKR (Match No. 58 )

[Indian Premier League 2025.t20 - Kolkata Knight Riders , Royal Challengers Bengaluru 2025-05-17 14:00:00]

As the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League returns after a one-week break, Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be taking on Kolkata Knight Riders in match number 58 of the IPL 2025. As we all know, IPL 2025 was stopped abruptly during the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals due to the military conflict between India and Pakistan. However, the conflict has settled, and we are back with the cricketing action. This article will discuss Royal Challengers Bengaluru's playing XI for the upcoming match.

Also Read:RCB vs KKR : Head To Head | IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Predicted Playing XI Against Kolkata Knight Riders

Role	Player
Batter	Jacob Bethell
Batter	Virat Kohli
Batter	Mayank Agarwal
Batter	Rajat Patidar (c)
Wicketkeeper	Jitesh Sharma (wk)
Allrounder	Tim David
Allrounder	Krunal Pandya
Allrounder	Romario Shepherd
Bowler	Bhuvneshwar Kumar
Bowler	Josh Hazlewood
Bowler	Yash Dayal
Impact Player	Suyash Sharma

Royal Challengers Bengaluru have performed exceptionally well in the season, surpassing everyone's expectations. With a revamped squad under Rajat Patidar's captaincy, RCB has won 8 out of the 11 matches played so far. The team has witnessed performance from all the players, including Virat Kohli, Josh Hazlewood, Krunal Pandya, and Tim David. The team is currently in second position in the points table with sixteen points.

With one of their best performances in the last decade, RCB has been seen as one of the leading contenders for the trophy this year, as the team is in good shape, needing only one victory in the upcoming three games. The biggest strength that has emerged for the team this season is the performances from all the players, from the top order to the bowling unit. The team has also figured out their fast bowling, finishing the season with Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Josh Hazlewood leading the pace department, while Romario Shepherd and Tim David perform well down the order.

RCB Squad For IPL 2025

Role	Players
Captain	Virat Kohli
Wicketkeepers	Phil Salt, Jitesh Sharma
Batters	Rajat Patidar, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Swastik Chhikara
All-rounders	Liam Livingstone, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell
Bowlers	Josh Hazlewood, Rasikh Dar, Suyash Sharma, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Abhinandan Singh, Mohit Rathee, Yash Dayal