RCB vs KKR My11 Circle Prediction: Fantasy Tips, Top Captaincy Picks, Playing XI, Pitch and Weather Report | IPL 2025 | Match 58

RCB vs KKR Match Details

The Indian Premier League is set to resume on Saturday after a week of league suspension. The IPL 2025 Season was put on a halt for a week due to escalating tension between India and Pakistan. But with the announcement of the ceasefire, the league is set to resume with a revised schedule that will begin with RCB vs KKR match.
The 58th match of the IPL 2025 will feature Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Kolkata Knight Riders at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. Now the tournament is moving to the end of this season and is merely a week away from the playoffs. The standings on the points table have almost been shaped, and now there are only quite a few chances that new names will be displayed on the table.

This is the second time that the teams will be facing each other this season, and both teams are coming from contrasting seasons. So, it will be exciting to see who comes dominant with the win. At present, Bengaluru is in a better position and is currently sitting in the second position of the points table, where the Kolkata Knight Riders have lost momentum and are in the eighth spot. With confidence on their side and improved form, Bengaluru will look to extend their supremacy. Meanwhile, Kolkata, who are on the verge of playoff elimination, will give it sweat and to win this match and get better at playoff contention.

As they meet for the second time this season, the momentum is with RCB, who handed an early defeat to KKR in their first encounter by a dominant win of 7 Wickets. With the league stage ending soon, KKR and RCB, with their current form and fierce motivation, will seek those crucial match-winning points and get an upper hand on the points table. A win here will help both teams to fulfill their respective agendas.

RCB vs KKR Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Matches)

In the last five head-to-head battles between RCB and KKR, RCB has dominated and won all of their last 5 head-to-head battles. But as per the current season performances and form, RCB will likely dominate KKR with their stable batting order and last match performance, but KKR will definitely look to make their comeback in the upcoming match by providing a tough fight to RCB and aiming to defeat them in the next match.

RCB vs KKR Pitch & Weather Report

RCB vs KKR Pitch Report

The Chinnaswamy Stadium has been known to be a batting-friendly playing surface. With short boundaries, it’s a batter's heaven, and one can easily target a good score on the deck. The pitch at this ground also supports bowlers at the start of the innings, the fast bowlers can often extract a bit of swing and seam early in the innings. However, as the match progresses, the pitch will start favoring batters, and bowlers will find it difficult to take on easy wickets. 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.
Teams that win the toss generally prefer to field first and chase whatever score the opposition puts up. For the last five years or so, teams batting first have on average scored in excess of 180 at a run rate of 9 per over. However, the average winning first innings score on the ground has been in excess of 190.

Weather Condition

The weather at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, for the match of the IPL 2025 between RCB and KKR appears to be good for cricket, and there are high chances of rain at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday. 75% chances of rain are predicted, which means that the match will most likely be interrupted by rain. A temperature of around 25°C along with 91% humidity will be the weather forecast for the match day. With such weather, there is a high probability that matches could be washed or even reduced to a shorter duration; all would be solely dependent on the weather.

Record of chasing teams at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

According to previous IPL statistics, 100 matches were played on this ground, with 43 matches won by the team batting first and 53 matches won by the team batting second, showing that Batting second is a viable option after winning the toss.

RCB vs KKR My11 Circle Fantasy Team

Keeper: Philip Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, A Rahane, A Raghuvanshi
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Krunal Pandya, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Harshit Rana

Top Captain & Vice-Captain Picks for RCB vs KKR My11Circle

Virat Kohli, Sunil Narine, and Krunal Pandya are the best players from their respective teams who are in top form and have recently scored runs for their teams. They all have the ability to score runs at a higher strike rate and can smash the ball all over the ground effortlessly. That's why they are all selected as the captaincy choice for the RCB vs KKR My11 Circle Prediction.
Ajinkya Rahane, Andre Russell, and Phil Salt are the most important pillars of their respective teams, capable of delivering match-winning performances if they find their rhythm. They have the ability to change the course of a match on their own on any given day, and they typically perform better on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru pitch, which is why they are the best vice-captains for the upcoming match.
On the other hand, Jacob Bethell is RCB's key player, and he has showcased excellent form in recent matches. With his abilities, he can also be considered another important choice for captain. His precise batting abilities, and identifying a perfect line and length, help him to swing the ball in crucial moments, making him an ideal choice to be in the team as the team faces RCB at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.

RCB vs KKR Predicted Playing XI

RCB’s Probable Playing XI

Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Swapnil Singh, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal
RCB's team looks balanced, with all of their players being T20 specialists. Their powerplay playing combination is also looking most destructive this year, besides just the batting unit, their bowling attack is also playing lethal this year. As they have won their last matches with the same team without much change in it, they will likely play with the same team in the upcoming match, with no change in the playing XI. After the IPL suspension, Players like Josh Hazlewood are less likely to be part of this team, but reports have confirmed that the player has joined the team and might be playing in the next match against KKR.

KKR’s 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
KKR, the defending champions, aren’t at their best this season and are struggling with consistency, although they have a solid and in-form squad, but somehow they are not able to make an impact this season. With a top-class performance from their opening batting order and consistent efforts from the bowling, they are less likely to opt for any change now. KKR has some explosive batters and strike bowlers, who are helping the team. And to complement it their middle order innings are often supported by Sunil Narine. With constant wins and a balanced squad, they will likely go with the same players to maintain a winning momentum and get the same opening partnership in the next match.

RCB vs KKR My11 Circle Match Prediction

RCB vs KKR My11 Circle Match Prediction Today

As per our analysis, game stats, recent matches, and the squad of these two teams, there is a high probability that Royal Challengers Bengaluru is expected to win this match. But with the H2H and ground data, and current form, the Chasing team is expected to win Match 58 of the IPL 2025. Although RCB is expected to win at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, KKR can change the winning odds for the upcoming match. We predict RCB or the Batting Second team will win the RCB vs KKR My11 Circle Prediction Today.

Fantasy Team Strategy for RCB vs KKR My11 Circle

This RCB vs KKR My11 Circle fantasy team strikes a good balance between power hitters, reliable all-rounders, and elite bowlers. Virat Kohli, Mitchell Marsh, and Rajat Patidar bring experience and explosive stroke play to the batting lineup, while Jacob Bethell provides consistency.
The all-rounders Sunil Narine, Krunal Pandya, and Romario Shepherd ensure points with both bat and ball. The bowling attack is lethal, with Josh Hazlewood's accuracy, and Harshit’s wicket-taking ability, making this a well-rounded and competitive fantasy squad.
Keeper: Philip Salt
Batters: Virat Kohli, A Rahane, A Raghuvanshi
All-rounders: Sunil Narine, Krunal Pandya, Andre Russell, Romario Shepherd, Jacob Bethell
Bowlers: Josh Hazlewood, Harshit Rana

Since the beginning of IPL, M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, has been the low-scoring venue in the league, with a scoring rate of 27.98 runs per wicket, indicating a fair contest between bat and ball. The matches at this ground tend to be medium-scoring, with an average of 8.82 runs scored per over. Teams batting first have posted an average score of 167, making it a competitive total. So expect, RCB vs KKR Match as a high score and stake games, making it a perfect opportunity for you all to bet in the RCB vs KKR My11 Circle Match Prediction.