BLR vs KOL, Match Winner Prediction: Following the respite from the recent cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, the IPL has been rescheduled and will resume from May 17. The 58h match after the suspension will be played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders. This match will take place at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, starting at 7:30 PM IST.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru
Royal Challengers Bengaluru are currently in second place on the points table and continuously impressing fans with their outstanding performances. The team has played a total of 11 matches, in which 8 have been secured and the rest lost. Their last match was against Chennai Super Kings, which they won by 2 runs. In that match, Virat Kohli scored an impressive 62 off 33 balls, while Jacob Bethell scored 55 off 33 balls.
Kolkata Knight Riders
On the other hand, Kolkata Knight Riders seem slow and currently in 6th place on the points table. The team has played a total of 12 games, in which 5 have been secured and the rest lost. Their last match was against CSK, which they lost by 2 wickets. In that match, Ajinkya Rahane scored an impressive 48 off 33 balls, while Andre Russell scored 38 off 21 balls.
Therefore, today’s battle will be crucial for both teams, as both want to climb higher. So let’s see which team can win today’s match and which players can lead their teams toward the victory.
BLR vs KOL Match Details, IPL 2025
| League | Indian Premier League, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Match | Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders, Match 58th |
| Time | 7:30 PM IST, Saturday, May 17, 2025 |
| Venue | M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
At Chinnaswamy Stadium, the pitch is suited for bowlers. It will offer a flat and bounce surface which helps pacers to emerge wickets. Batters can struggle here, although if they understand the pitch’s behaviour, they can set high scores. At Chinnaswamy, a total of 99 IPL matches have been played here, in which the chasing team have upper hands. And as per the last matches, the team that won the toss will prefer to bowl first.
| 🌟 Factor | 🏏 Details |
|---|---|
| 🌡️ Temperature | 26-24°C Cloudy |
| 🌧️ Weather Forecast | 81-88% Humidity with 20-75% chances of rain |
| 🏟️ Pitch Behavior | Average |
| ⚡ Best Suited To | Bowling Friendly |
| 1️⃣ Average 1st Innings Score | 170-190 |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Pitch And Weather Report
| Category | Statistic |
|---|---|
| Matches Played | 100 |
| Matches Won Batting First | 43 (43.00%) |
| Matches Won Batting Second | 53 (53.00%) |
| Matches Won Winning Toss | 53 (53.00%) |
| Matches Won Losing Toss | 43 (43.00%) |
| Matches with No Result | 4 (4.00%) |
| Highest Individual Innings | 175* – Chris Gayle (RCB) vs Pune Warriors, 23/04/2013 |
| Best Bowling Figures | 4/9 – Samuel Badree (RCB) vs Mumbai Indians, 14/04/2017 |
| Highest Team Innings | 287/3 – Sunrisers Hyderabad vs RCB, 15/04/2024 |
| Lowest Team Innings | 82 – Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs KKR, 18/04/2008 |
| Highest Run Chase Achieved | 191/5 – Rajasthan Royals vs RCB, 11/05/2014 |
| Average Runs per Wicket | 27.98 |
| Average Runs per Over | 8.82 |
| Average Score Batting First | 167.89 |
Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders Head-to-Head Record in IPL
| Total | 35 |
|---|---|
| Won by Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 15 |
| Won by Kolkata Knight Riders | 20 |
| No Result | 00 |
| Tied | 00 |
BLR vs KOL Today’s Probable 11
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Kolkata Knight Riders |
|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w) |
| Jacob Bethell / Phil Salt | Sunil Narine |
| Mayank Agarwal | Ajinkya Rahane (c) |
| Rajat Patidar (c) | Angkrish Raghuvanshi |
| Jitesh Sharma (wk) | Manish Pandey |
| Krunal Pandya | Moeen Ali |
| Romario Shepherd | Rinku Singh |
| Tim David | Andre Russell |
| Yash Dayal | Ramandeep Singh |
| Lungi Ngidi | Varun Chakaravarthy |
| Bhuvneshwar Kumar | Vaibhav Arora |
Impact Players
- Royal Challengers Bengaluru: Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh, Suyash Sharma
- Kolkata Knight Riders: Luvnith Sisodia,, Harshit Rana, Anukul Roy, Rovman Powell
Key Players to Watch Out in BLR vs KOL Match
Top Batters
Virat Kohli
- Virat Kohli has played a total of 32 matches against KOL, where he scored a total of 1021 runs with the highest of 100.
- At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Shreyas Iyer has played a total of 91 matches so far, in which he has scored a total of 3002 runs with the highest of 113.
Rajat Patidar
- Rajat Patidar has played a total of 4 matches against KOL, where he scored a total of 90 runs with the highest of 52.
- At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Rajat Patidar has played a total of 12 games, in which he scored a total of 226 runs with the highest of 52.
Also keep your eyes on – Phil Salt, Mayank Agarwal.
Ajinkya Rahane
- At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Ajinkya Rahane has played a total of 8 matches and scored a total of 351 runs with the highest of 103.
- Ajinkya Rahane has played a total of 24 matches against BLR, in which he scored a total of 801 runs with the highest of 103.
Manish Pandey
- Manish Pandey played a total of 18 matches against BLR, where he scored a total of 391 runs with the highest of 62.
- At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Manish Pandey played a total of 13 matches so far, and scored a total of 402 runs with the highest of 94.
Also keep your eyes on – Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Rinku Singh.
BLR vs KOL Batters Stats in IPL
| Player | Total IPL Matches | Total Runs | Highest Score | Average Strike Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virat Kohli | 263 | 8509 Runs | 113 | 132.60 |
| Rajat Patidar | 38 | 1018 Runs | 112 | 154.23 |
| Ajinkya Rahane | 197 | 5017 Runs | 105 | 124.89 |
| Manish Pandey | 173 | 3905 Runs | 114 | 121.23 |
Top Bowlers
Lungi Ngidi
- Lungi Ngidi has played a total of 3 matches against KOL, in which he took a total of 6 wickets.
- At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Lungi Ngidi played only a single match, where he claimed three wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Krunal Pandya.
Varun Chakaravarthy
- Varun Chakaravarthy has played a total of 11 matches against BLR, in which he took 15 wickets.
- At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Varun Chakaravarthy played a total of 2 games and took 3 wickets.
Also keep your eyes on – Sunil Narine.
BLR vs KOL Bowlers Stats in IPL
| Player | Total Matches in IPL | Total Wickets in IPL | Econ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lungi Ngidi | 15 | 28 Wickets | 8.24 |
| Varun Chakaravarthy | 83 | 100 Wickets | 7.47 |
M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Power Play Analysis Last 10 Matches, before IPL
| Innings | Match Results | Wins (W) | Total Matches | Winning Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 3w, 0w, 1w, 1w, 1w, 4w, 2w, 0w, 0w, 2w | 7 | 10 | 70% |
| 2nd Innings | 0w, 3w, 0w, 2w, 0w, 2w, 1w, 3w, 0w, 3w | 6 | 10 | 60% |
IPL 2025
| Innings | Wickets (w) | Number of Matches (w) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Innings | 2w, 3w, 3w, 0w, 0w | 90% |
| 2nd Innings | 3w, 1w, 2w, 2w, 2w | 100% |
Fantasy Tips
- As per the last ten matches, the chances of wickets are higher in the first innings, so probably wickets can fall.
- However, In this season, the chances of wickets are higher in the second innings, but overall wickets are falling in both innings. It’s a risky choice but we can drop one of the openers in both innings.
BLR vs KOL Match Prediction Scenarios
Today Match Prediction – Opt to Bowl First to Win The Match
| Scenario | Toss Winner | Decision | Powerplay Score | First Innings Score | Predicted Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scenario 1 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | Bowling | 50-60 | 170-190 | RCB |
| Scenario 2 | Kolkata Knight Riders | Bowling | 60-70 | 190-210 | KKR |
FAQs
Who will win today’s IPL match between BLR vs KOL?
As per the head-to-head records KOL is ahead but looking at the batting line-up, BLR seem stronger and can win today’s match.
What is the Head-to-Head record of BLR vs KOL?
BLR and KOL have played a total of 35 matches, in which BLR won 15 and KOL won 20.
Key Players to Watch Out for today’s Match?
Here are a few key players who lead you to win the contest – Virat Kohli, Ajinkya Rahane and Lungi Ngidi.
Who will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, Match?
KOL will win the toss in today’s IPL 2025, match.
Disclaimer: All predictions are made based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. Please refer to records and stats to finalize your Predictions. You are not bound to follow these predictions.
