IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Dream11 Predictions, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast and More

IPL 2025: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Dream11 Predictions, Playing XI, Pitch Report, Weather Forecast and More

After a one-week break, the 18th edition of the Indian Premier League is all set to return. The tournament was paused due to the conflict between India and Pakistan and will restart with the match between the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders, and Royal Challengers Bangalore. This match will be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on 17th May, and this article will discuss Dream11 predictions, the expected playing XI, the weather forecast, and the pitch report for the upcoming match. 

Match Details: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders( IPL 2025: Match No. 50)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Head To Head

Total Matches Played: 35

RCB Won: 15

KKR Won: 20

No Result: 0

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Weather Report

Conditions: Continuous Rain Expected

Temperature: 23-24°C

Rain Probability: 70% Chances

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Pitch Report

The pitch at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is generally batting-friendly, which benefits hitters due to its flat nature and short boundaries. Pacers tend to get some support with the new balls, while spinners also find some movement in the later part of the innings. The average score at this venue is around 180-190, where the team batting second has previously won more matches.  

 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Predicted Playing XIs

Royal Challengers Bengaluru

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Kolkata Knight Riders

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders: Key Battles
Virat Kohli vs Varun Chakaravarthy

Andre Russell vs Josh Hazlewood

Sunil Narine vs Krunal Pandya

Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders:Dream 11 Team

Dream11 Team I

Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters: Virat Kohli (C), Ajinkya Rahane, Rinku Singh, Jacob Bethell

Allrounders: Andre Russell (VC), Tim David, Krunal Pandya

Bowlers: Varun Chakaravarthy, Josh Hazlewood

Dream11 Team II

Wicketkeepers: Jitesh Sharma, Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Batters: Virat Kohli, Venkatesh Iyer (VC), Rajat Patidar, Sunil Narine

Allrounders: Andre Russell (C), Romario Shepherd

Bowlers: Vaibhav Arora, Yash Dayal, Harshit Rana

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