RCB vs KKR: This team rules in Bangalore, know what is the head to head record of both the teams
Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders will face each other in the 58th match of IPL 2025. RCB is very close to making it to the playoffs. At the same time, KKR's road ahead is very difficult.
Ankush Pandey
RCB vs KKR Head to Head Record: The excitement of the Indian Premier League 2025 is back once again. Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) will face each other at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday. In the match, both the teams will try their best to stay in the playoff race.
RCB needs only 2 points to secure a place in the playoffs. At present, the team has three matches left and if it wins two of them, it can reach the top-2 in the points table. They have a chance to reach a maximum of 22 points. However, even if they win just one match, their reaching the top-4 is considered certain.
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On the other hand, even if there is a loss in all three matches, RCB will still have a chance to qualify due to better net run rate. In today's match, RCB will not be able to get the services of star bowler Josh Hazlewood as he has returned to Australia. In such a situation, RCB will have to focus more on bowling.
Difficult road ahead for KKR
On the other hand, the road ahead is difficult for KKR. The team can only get a maximum of 15 points. In such a situation, to make it to the playoffs, they will have to not only win their own matches but also keep an eye on the results of other teams. However, the relief for Kolkata is that their performance at Bangalore's home has been excellent. Out of the 12 matches played here against RCB, KKR has won 8 and has won the last 6 matches consecutively.
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Head to head record
Kolkata has the upper hand in the head to head record. A total of 35 IPL matches have been played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders so far. Kolkata has won 20 matches. On the other hand, RCB has won 15 matches. KKR has dominated in the last 5 matches as well. Kolkata has defeated RCB 4 times in the last 5 matches.
RCB vs KKR Match Details
- Date: 17th May 2025
- Day: Saturday
- Venue: M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
- Time: 7:30 PM
- Live Streaming: Star Sports Network
- Where to watch: Jio Hotstar
