Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) today, May 17, 2025, in Match 58 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The match will be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and is scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST
This match is crucial for both teams in terms of playoff qualification. RCB, having won 8 out of 11 matches so far, can secure their spot in the playoffs with a win today. KKR, with 5 wins and 6 losses from 11 matches, must win to keep their playoff hopes alive
In their previous encounter this season on March 22, 2025, RCB defeated KKR by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens, Kolkata, chasing down a target of 175 in 16.2 overs
Historically, KKR leads the head-to-head record with 20 wins out of 35 matches against RCB’s 15 victories, but RCB has the recent upper hand
RCB vs KKR Match Details
- Event: IPL 2025 58th T20
- Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders
- Date: 17th May 2025
- Time: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru,
IPL Live streaming
The IPL 2025 commences on March 22, 2025, and concludes on May 25, 2025. This season features 74 matches across 13 iconic stadiums in India.
The tournament includes 10 teams, divided into two groups of five. Each team plays 14 matches in the group stage, competing against teams in their group twice and against one team from the other group twice, with the remaining teams once.
- In India: Star Sports 1 and Star Sports 1 HD will broadcast all matches of the IPL 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the FanCode app.
- Pakistan: Tapmad Visit the Tapmad website, download the app, and access the live match stream.
- In the United States: United States: FuboTV Sign up for a free trial, download the app or visit the website, and tune into Willow TV to watch the live match.
- In the United Kingdom: BT Sport will broadcast and livestream all matches of the IPL 2025.
- In Australia: Kayo Sports will broadcast all matches of the IPL 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Foxtel Go app.
- In New Zealand: Sky Sports NZ will stream all matches of the IPL 2025 live on TV. The matches will also be live-streamed on the Sky Go app.
- In the Caribbean: SportsMax TV will provide live coverage for the IPL 2025.
How to Watch the Match for Free:
Tapmad, a streaming service in Pakistan, has secured the rights to broadcast IPL matches until 2027. They offer free streaming of the matches, making it accessible to cricket fans across the country.
Live Streaming Link: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders
Live Score Info:
Live score coverage of the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders 58th match updates may be available below.
Live Score Link: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders
In summary, today’s IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders is a high-stakes encounter with playoff implications, set to be played at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, starting at 7:30 PM IST. RCB is favored slightly due to recent form and team strength, but KKR will be fighting hard to stay in the tournament
Probable Playing XIs:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Rajat Patidar (captain), Virat Kohli, Phil Salt, Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (wicketkeeper), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, among others
Kolkata Knight Riders: Ajinkya Rahane (captain), Quinton de Kock (wicketkeeper), Sunil Narine, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Vaibhav Arora, and others
FAQS
When and where is the RCB vs KKR match being played?
The match is scheduled for Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST. It will be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru
How can I watch the RCB vs KKR match live?
The match will be broadcast live on the Star Sports network and streamed online on the JioHotstar app and website
What is the head-to-head record between RCB and KKR?
They have played 35 IPL matches against each other. KKR leads with 20 wins, while RCB has 15 wins. There have been no ties or no results in these matches
What are the pitch and weather conditions expected for the match?
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium has seen high-scoring games but also offers some help to bowlers. Dew is expected to be a factor in the second innings. There is a 65% chance of rain during the match