IPL 2025 today's match: RCB vs KKR playing 11, batters vs bowlers matchups

Check out the players' match-ups ahead of the RCB vs KKR match here. The players' battle stats will help you create a Bengaluru vs Kolkata fantasy playing 11 based on facts

A tense pause in the IPL due to border tensions gave way to a blockbuster showdown as Royal Challengers Bengaluru is taking on Kolkata Knight Riders at the Chinnaswamy Stadium today. However to everyone's disappointment it has been raining heavily in Bengaluru right now, which means the toss has been delayed.  The break may have dulled momentum, but with high stakes on both sides, the fire is bound to reignite quickly. RCB, riding high with four straight wins, are on the cusp of playoff qualification. In contrast, KKR must win to stay alive in the race. Virat Kohli’s presence adds an emotional dimension, fresh off his surprise Test retirement. Fans are expected to show up in whites to honour the legend, setting a charged backdrop. Questions over rhythm, form, and intensity loom large after a 10-day disruption, but the pressure promises compelling cricket. Both teams will need to shake off the rust and hit the ground running—RCB to secure their top-tier finish, KKR to simply survive. 

 

 

Rajat Patidar captaincy record in IPL 2025

• Matches: 11
• Wins: 8
• Losses: 3
• Tied: 0
• Win percentage: 72.72%

Ajinkya Rahane captaincy record in IPL 2025

• Matches: 12
• Wins: 5
• Losses: 6
• N/R: 1
• Win percentage: 41.66%

RCB playing 11 vs KKR (Probable) 

RCB enter the contest in a strong position, bolstered by the return of key overseas stars including Phil Salt, Lungi Ngidi, Tim David and Liam Livingstone. Rajat Patidar’s return to the nets after a finger injury is a timely boost, even as the franchise remains without Devdutt Padikkal and Josh Hazlewood—two critical absentees. Mayank Agarwal is expected to fill the void left by Padikkal. Hazlewood’s shoulder injury remains a lingering concern, with no official update on his status. Despite those setbacks, RCB appear better equipped to handle the post-break transition, with a stable core and playoff qualification within touching distance.

 

RCB playing 11 and impact subs (Probable): Jacob Bethell / Phil Salt, Virat Kohli, Devdutt Padikkal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi / Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal

 

Impact player: Suyash Sharma, Liam Livingstone, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Swapnil Singh

 

RCB squad for IPL 2025: 

Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (c), Devdutt Padikkal, Jitesh Sharma (w), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Romario Shepherd, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Suyash Sharma, Josh Hazlewood, Yash Dayal, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Jacob Bethell, Swapnil Singh, Liam Livingstone, Nuwan Thushara, Lungi Ngidi, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh

 

KKR playing 11 vs RCB (Probable) 

KKR’s campaign teeters on the edge, and the loss of Moeen Ali to viral fever is another blow to an already shaky season. While the bowling unit, led by Sunil Narine and Varun Chakravarthy, has often stood tall, the batting has faltered too frequently. The onus will be on Ajinkya Rahane and young Angkrish Raghuvanshi—the few consistent run-scorers—to carry the load. Big names like Andre Russell and Rinku Singh must deliver if KKR hope to challenge RCB’s momentum. With just two wins in their last three, the Knight Riders must rediscover form and urgency—fast.

 

KKR playing 11 and impact subs (Probable): Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Rovman Powell, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Ramandeep Singh, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora 

Impact player: Harshit Rana

 

KKR squad for IPL 2025: 

Rahmanullah Gurbaz (w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Rinku Singh, Andre Russell, Rovman Powell, Anukul Roy, Harshit Rana, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora, Manish Pandey, Mayank Markande, Ramandeep Singh, Luvnith Sisodia, Chetan Sakariya, Anrich Nortje, Quinton de Kock, Moeen Ali, Spencer Johnson

 

RCB vs KKR key player battles: 

RCB Batters vs KKR Bowlers
Batter	Bowler	Inns	Runs	Outs	Avg	SR
Virat Kohli	Sunil Narine	21	171	4	42.8	102
Virat Kohli	Andre Russell	14	121	3	40.3	148
Virat Kohli	Varun Chakravarthy	8	55	1	55	115
Virat Kohli	Harshit Rana	3	33	1	33	138
Virat Kohli	Anrich Nortje	9	41	2	20.5	98
Virat Kohli	Mayank Markande	5	36	1	36	109
Virat Kohli	Moeen Ali	6	26	2	13	144
Rajat Patidar	Andre Russell	2	1	2	0.5	25
Rajat Patidar	Mayank Markande	2	43	1	43	307
Tim David	Andre Russell	8	64	2	32	188
Tim David	Sunil Narine	6	19	0	-	86
Tim David	Spencer Johnson	4	20	2	10	87
Tim David	Anrich Nortje	5	23	2	11.5	135
Krunal Pandya	Sunil Narine	10	32	3	10.7	91
Krunal Pandya	Andre Russell	6	39	2	19.5	139
Romario Shepherd	Andre Russell	5	53	1	53	204
Romario Shepherd	Sunil Narine	6	10	2	5	56
Romario Shepherd	Anrich Nortje	6	41	0	-	158
Phil Salt	Andre Russell	8	73	2	36.5	221
Phil Salt	Varun Chakravarthy	3	41	1	41	256
Phil Salt	Mayank Markande	2	19	2	9.5	119
Mayank Agarwal	Andre Russell	6	22	3	7.3	92
Mayank Agarwal	Sunil Narine	8	40	2	20	125
Mayank Agarwal	Harshit Rana	2	27	2	13.5	150
Mayank Agarwal	Varun Chakravarthy	4	16	1	16	80
Mayank Agarwal	Anrich Nortje	3	32	0	-	145
Liam Livingstone	Andre Russell	7	54	1	54	193
Liam Livingstone	Varun Chakravarthy	7	24	3	8	104
Liam Livingstone	Sunil Narine	6	21	1	21	84
Liam Livingstone	Moeen Ali	3	18	0	-	86
KKR Batters vs RCB Bowlers
Batter	Bowler	Inns	Runs	Outs	Avg	SR
Rahmanullah Gurbaz	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	4	22	2	11	110
Rahmanullah Gurbaz	Nuwan Thushara	6	43	3	14.3	148
Sunil Narine	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	12	35	2	17.5	106
Sunil Narine	Yash Dayal	4	34	1	34	148
Sunil Narine	Rasikh Salam	3	43	1	43	239
Ajinkya Rahane	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	18	104	7	14.9	89
Ajinkya Rahane	Krunal Pandya	10	61	4	15.3	115
Ajinkya Rahane	Yash Dayal	3	44	0	-	244
Ajinkya Rahane	Rasikh Salam	2	30	0	-	214
Angkrish Raghuvanshi	Yash Dayal	2	4	2	2	80
Manish Pandey	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	7	22	4	5.5	100
Manish Pandey	Krunal Pandya	8	59	0	-	111
Rinku Singh	Yash Dayal	3	37	1	37	336
Rinku Singh	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	4	27	0	-	129
Andre Russell	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	7	106	2	53	247
Andre Russell	Yash Dayal	2	41	0	-	241
Moeen Ali	Lungi Ngidi	6	37	3	12.3	218
Moeen Ali	Liam Livingstone	3	30	0	-	273
Quinton de Kock	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	16	67	2	33.5	96
Quinton de Kock	Lungi Ngidi	7	38	2	19	141
Quinton de Kock	Josh Hazlewood	7	42	4	10.5	124
Venkatesh Iyer	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	7	49	0	-	136
Rovman Powell	Romario Shepherd	4	47	1	47	235
Rovman Powell	Bhuvneshwar Kumar	6	37	1	37	119
Rovman Powell	Krunal Pandya	3	17	1	17	74
Rovman Powell	Liam Livingstone	7	101	2	50.5	253
Rovman Powell	Josh Hazlewood	4	9	2	4.5	113