RCB vs KKR IPL Today – May 17, 2025
Match 58: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders 2025
Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bangalore
Time: 7:30 PM IST
Broadcast: Star Sports, JioCinema (Free in India)
RCB vs KKR 2025 Highlights
The 58th match out of 74 of the Indian Premier League 2025 is set to begin on May 17, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. Started with an affluent, RCB is currently in the 2nd position with 16 points, with four consecutive wins, including the last match against CSK.
RCB has almost made its way to the playoffs, while all upcoming matches are a must-win for KKR to enter the playoffs. After losing the match against CSK, KKR is even more critical situation and standing in 6th position.
Let’s take a close look at the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders head-to-head records, scorecard 2025, and detailed statistics.
Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders Standings 2025
| Teams | Match | Win | Loss | NPBKS | Points | Last 5 Match |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore | 11 | 8 | 3 | +0.482 | 16 | L-W-W-W-W |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 5 | 6 | +0.193 | 11 | L-N-W-W-L |
RCB vs KKR Head to Head Record in IPL
In head-to-head records, DC and PBKS clashed 35 times in IPL – KKR dominated the rivalry with 20 wins, while RCB became victorious 15 times. Their rivalry has been very close so far, and however this season, Royal Challengers Bangalore appears to be more dominant.
In the last RCB vs KKR match in IPL on March 22, 2025, Royal Challengers Bangalore easily chased down the score of 174 and won the match by 7 wickets at the Eden Gardens stadium.
Total Matches Played: 35
- RCB Wins: 15
- KKR Wins: 20
- No Result: 0
- Winning Percentage: 57.14% (KKR) and 42.86% (RCB)
Kolkata Knight Riders vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Stats in IPL
| Stat | Value |
| Total Matches | 35 |
| Royal Challengers Bangalore Win | 15 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders Win | 20 |
| No Result | 0 |
| KKR Win % | 57.14% |
| RCB Win % | 42.86% |
| Matches won batting first (KKR) | 10 |
| Matches won chasing (KKR) | 11 |
| Matches won batting first (RCB) | 3 |
| Matches won chasing (RCB) | 11 |
| RCB highest total | 221 |
| KKR highest total | 222 |
| RCB lowest total | 49 |
| KKR lowest total | 84 |
| KKR Biggest Win | 140 Runs (2008, Bangalore) |
| RCB Biggest Win | 82 Runs (2020, UAE) |
Most Runs in KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head
- Virat Kohli (RCB) – 962
- Chris Gayle (KKR) – 631
- Gautam Gambhir (KKR) – 530
Most Wickets in KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head
- Sunil Narine (KKR) – 26
- Yuzvendra Chahal (RCB) – 19
- Vinay Kumar (RCB) – 17
KKR vs RCB 2024 Records
Kolkata and Bangalore faced each other twice in IPL 2024, and KKR won both matches. In the first match at Bengaluru, KKR chased down 183 comfortably, winning by 7 wickets with impactful knocks from Venkatesh Iyer and Sunil Narine.
In the second match at Eden Gardens, KKR posted a strong 222/6 and edged out RCB by just 1 run, despite a spirited chase led by Will Jacks.
RCB vs KKR All Match Results (2008-2025)
Here are the KKR vs RCB stats of all matches and 2025 IPL scorecard so far –
| Date | Venue | Match Result |
| 18-Apr-2008 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | KKR won by 140 runs |
| 08-May-2008 | Eden Gardens | KKR won by 5 runs |
| 29-Apr-2009 | Kingsmead, Durban | RCB won by 5 wickets |
| 12-May-2009 | SuperSport Park, Centurion | RCB won by 6 wickets |
| 10-Apr-2010 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | RCB won by 7 wickets |
| 14-Mar-2010 | Eden Gardens | KKR won by 7 wickets |
| 10-Apr-2011 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | RCB won by 9 wickets |
| 22-Apr-2011 | Eden Gardens | RCB won by 4 wickets (D/L method) |
| 10-Apr-2012 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | KKR won by 42 runs |
| 28-Apr-2012 | Eden Gardens | KKR won by 47 runs |
| 14-May-2013 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | RCB won by 4 wickets |
| 11-Apr-2013 | Eden Gardens | RCB won by 8 wickets |
| 28-Apr-2014 | Eden Gardens | KKR won by 47 runs |
| 10-Apr-2014 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | KKR won by 42 runs |
| 22-May-2014 | Eden Gardens | KKR won by 30 runs |
| 24-Apr-2014 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | KKR won by 2 runs |
| 11-Apr-2015 | Eden Gardens | RCB won by 3 wickets |
| 02-May-2015 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | RCB won by 7 wickets |
| 10-Apr-2016 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | RCB won by 9 wickets |
| 02-May-2016 | Eden Gardens | KKR won by 5 wickets |
| 23-Apr-2017 | Eden Gardens | KKR won by 82 runs |
| 07-May-2017 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | KKR won by 6 wickets |
| 28-Apr-2018 | Eden Gardens | KKR won by 6 wickets |
| 08-Apr-2018 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | KKR won by 4 wickets |
| 05-Apr-2019 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | KKR won by 5 wickets |
| 19-Apr-2019 | Eden Gardens | RCB won by 10 runs |
| 12-Oct-2020 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | RCB won by 82 runs |
| 21-Oct-2020 | Abu Dhabi | RCB won by 8 wickets |
| 11-Apr-2021 | Eden Gardens | RCB won by 38 runs |
| 03-May-2021 | Ahmedabad | KKR won by 9 wickets |
| 20-Sep-2021 | Abu Dhabi | KKR won by 9 wickets |
| 11-Oct-2021 | Sharjah Cricket Stadium | KKR won by 4 wickets |
| 30-Mar-2022 | Navi Mumbai | RCB won by 3 wickets |
| 06-Apr-2023 | Eden Gardens | KKR won by 81 runs |
| 26-Apr-2023 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | KKR won by 21 runs |
| 29-Mar-2024 | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium | KKR won by 7 wickets |
| 21-Apr-2024 | Eden Gardens | KKR won by 1 run |
| 22-Mar-2025 | Eden Gardens | RCB won by 7 wickets |
KKR vs RCB Head-to-Head at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium
Kolkata Knight Riders have maintained a dominant record against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, winning 8 out of 12 encounters. Their stronghold at the venue continued in IPL 2024, where KKR secured a comprehensive 7-wicket victory, successfully chasing a target of 183 in just 16.5 overs.
Chinnaswamy Stadium – Key IPL Stats:
- Matches played: Over 80 IPL games
- Average winning score batting first: 170 runs
- Average successful chase score: 160 runs
- Highest team total: 263/5 (RCB vs Pune Warriors, 2013)
- Lowest team total: 49 all out (KXIP vs RCB, 2013)
- Matches decided by 5 runs or fewer: 15+Frequent high-scoring and close finish matches
RCB vs KKR Last Match Results
- March 22, 2025 – RCB defeated KKR by 7 wickets at Eden Gardens.
- April 21, 2024 – KKR won by 1 run at Eden Gardens.
- March 29, 2024 – KKR secured a 7-wicket victory at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- April 26, 2023 – KKR won by 21 runs at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.
- April 6, 2023 – KKR triumphed by 81 runs at Eden Gardens.
