RCB vs KKR Dream11 Prediction: Top 3 Captain or Vice Captain Picks for 58th Match of IPL 2025

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in Match 58 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on May 18. This will be the first game after a 10-day break in the IPL schedule due to security concerns, with the tournament now entering a crucial final phase.

RCB currently sit near the top of the table and are just a win away from confirming their playoff spot. KKR, on the other hand, are struggling to stay alive in the tournament and must win to keep their slim qualification hopes intact. RCB edged CSK in a thriller before the break, while KKR fell short against the same opposition despite contributions from Ajinkya Rahane and Andre Russell

Top 3 Captaincy/Vice-Captaincy Picks for RCB vs KKR Match

Virat Kohli (RCB)

Virat Kohli has been a rock of consistency for RCB this season. Having retired from Test cricket recently, he’s turned his full focus on white-ball formats and it shows — with 505 runs in 11 innings at an average of 63 and a strike rate of 143. Kohli has already hit seven fifties this season and thrives on the high-scoring surface at the Chinnaswamy.

Ajinkya Rahane (KKR)

Ajinkya Rahane has quietly become the anchor for KKR’s batting lineup. With 375 runs from 11 matches at an average of 37 and strike rate of 146, he has played several valuable knocks in difficult situations. In a must-win clash, his experience and current form make him a strong fantasy captain or vice-captain pick.

Varun Chakravarthy (KKR)

Varun Chakravarthy has been KKR’s most effective bowler in IPL 2025, taking 17 wickets at a miserly economy rate of 7. His variations have troubled top-order batters throughout the season, and he could be vital in restricting RCB’s big-hitters on a typically batting-friendly pitch. His recent form and control make him a top differential pick for this game.