IPL 2025: 3 Players to watch out for in RCB vs KKR Match 58

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the 58th match of the IPL 2025 season at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 17.

Led by Rajat Patidar, RCB is currently occupying the second rank in the standings with eight wins and three losses, picking up 16 points. Interestingly, they already faced the defending champions KKR in their season opener and bagged a seven-wicket win.

On the other hand, the Ajinkya Rahane-led KKR franchise is holding the sixth position on the table with five wins and six losses, amassing 11 points at an NRR of 0.193. They would be aiming to reverse their fortunes after initially losing to RCB in the season opener. 

Speaking about the head-to-head record between these two sides, KKR and RCB locked horns on 35 occasions, with the Bengaluru franchise picking up 15 wins while the Kolkata side secured the lead with 20 wins.

On that note, let’s take a look at the three players to watch out for in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders game, Match 58

3 Players to watch out for in RCB vs KKR, Match 58

1.  Virat Kohli

Former RCB captain Virat Kohli is the most watched player in this encounter between RCB and KKR. Notably, he is coming into this game after announcing his Test retirement. Fans would be waiting to witness a grand knock from him in this encounter.

Virat Kohli is leading the run-scoring charts for the Bengaluru franchise with 505 runs from 11 innings at an average of 63.12 and a strike rate of 143.46. The most interesting aspect of Kohli's game play this season is that he has seven fifties in 11 innings.

2. Jacob Bethell

Another RCB opening batter, Jacob Bethell, is a treat to watch out for. He is known for changing the game’s complexion with his attacking game play in the powerplay overs. RCB would be aiming for an impressive start from Bethell.

Speaking about the stats, he has played two games this season, scoring 67 runs at an average of 33.5. His strike rate of 171.79 is the talking point of the season. He has the highest score of 55 this season.

3. Sunil Narine

Kolkata Knight Riders spin bowling all-rounder Sunil Narine is our third player to watch out for. He can turn the game upside down with his batting and bowling skills. While he is expected to open the innings with the bat, he will roll his arm in the decisive middle overs.

Narine has accumulated 215 runs from 11 innings at an average of 21.5 and a strike rate of 167.96. Moreover, with the ball, he has scalped 10 wickets from 11 innings, with his best figures being 3/13. He has an economy of 7.53.

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