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RCB Vs KKR IPL 2021 Match: Full Preview, Lineups, Pitch Report, And Dream11 Team Prediction

RCB vs KKR: 58th match(Eliminator) of IPL 2021, Match Preview, Match details, Lineups, Head to Head stats, Dream11 Prediction. Make your Dream11 Fantasy team with our match preview, prediction

Oct 11, 2021, 5:15 AM4 min read

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Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Team Prediction : Dream11 Fantasy Cricket : RCB vs KKR : 58th Match IPL Preview

Match Details :-

Match: Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders – 58th Match – Eliminator
Venue: Sharjah Cricket Stadium, Sharjah.
Date & Time: 11th October 2021 at 7:30 pm (IST)
Where to Watch Live: Star Sports Network & Hotstar

Read also: IPL 2021: Who should win the emerging player of the year award?

Pitch Report: RCB vs KKR : 58th Match Preview

Pitch Report: After a cracking finish of Qualifier 1 at Dubai, where CSK chased down 173. However, Sharjah will not be like that as the pitch will become slower as the game progresses. The total should be around 150 and the batters find it difficult to bat on this pitch this year. The present pitch condition of the Sharjah Cricket Stadium is quite troublesome for the batters. The highest score of this year is 171 that too scored by KKR in their last league game against the Royals. While the pitch is a disadvantage for the batters, spinners can easily dominate the opponents.

IPL Matches 1st Innings Average Score – 150 runs

IPL Matches 2nd Innings Average Score – 140 runs

Chasing Team Record: 13 out of 19 wins

IPL Fantasy League Head to Head Stats : RCB vs KKR : 58th Match

Matches Played: 28
Won by KKR: 15
Won by RCB: 13

Also Read: IPL Playoffs: Fixture, schedule, match details, and everything

Team News: RCB vs KKR 

Royal Challengers Bangalore :

Royal Challengers Bangalore in IPL 2021 | RCB vs KKR | SportzPoint.com
Image - IPLT20.com

Royal Challengers Bangalore finished at the third position in the points table. Moreover, they won a last-ball thriller against Delhi Capitals in their last league game, when Bharat smashed an unbeaten inning of 72 runs. Also, he finishes with a six when 5 runs were required in the last ball. After their win against DC, they are charged up to face KKR in the Eliminators on Monday.

Meanwhile, it will be a cracking contest as both of the teams won their last league matches and will love to keep the momentum in this match. The winner will play Qualifier 2 against Delhi Capitals on 13th October to meet CSK in the finals.

Read also: Most Wickets in IPL in any season by an Indian player

Kolkata Knight Riders :

Kolkata Knight Riders in IPL 2021 | RCB vs KKR | SportzPoint.com
Image - Cricbuzz

Kolkata Knight Riders won their last league game against Rajasthan with a huge margin of 86 runs. So, it's obvious that they are in great momentum and will be looking to make it to qualifier 2. Moreover, they scored 171 runs in their last game on this ground. So, now they better know the pitch condition as that was the last game played at Sharjah. This is the first time in IPL history that both of the teams facing each other in the p

RCB vs KKR : 58th Match: Possible Playing XI

Royal Challengers Bangalore :

Virat Kohli (C)
Devdutt Paddikal
Srikar Bharat (wk)
AB De Villiers
Glenn Maxwell
Daniel Christian
Shahbaz Ahmed
Harshal Patel
George Garton
Mohammed Siraj
Yuzvendra Chahal

Kolkata Knight Riders :

Shubman Gill
Venkatesh Iyer
Rahul Tripathi
Nitish Rana
Dinesh Karthik (WK)
Eoin Morgan (C)
Andree Russel
Sunil Narine
Shivam Mavi
Lockie Ferguson
Varun Chakravarthy

Also Read: T20 World Cup 2021: Venues that will host the matches in detail

IPL Fantasy Cricket Dream11 Team Prediction: RCB vs KKR : 58th Match : Eliminator

RCB Vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Team | SportzPoint.ccom
RCB Vs KKR Dream11 Fantasy Team

You must change your team if any of these players aren't announced in the starting lineup.

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KKR Redefines Matchday Atmosphere with Unmatched Tifo Displays during IPL 2025

KKR took fan experience to new heights by unveiling an unprecedented 14 different tifos across 7 home matches, setting a cultural benchmark not just in the IPL, but in Indian sport.

May 16, 2025, 9:03 AM2 min read

KKR Redefines Matchday Atmosphere with Unmatched Tifo Displays during IPL 2025

The City of Joy lived up to its billing during the IPL 2025 season as the Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) turned Eden Gardens into a pulsating theatre of colour, creativity, and fandom.

The defending champions took fan experience to new heights by unveiling an unprecedented 14 different tifos across 7 home matches, setting a cultural benchmark not just in the IPL, but in Indian sport.

A ‘tifo’ often refers to a choreographed visual display, typically involving large banners, flags, or signs, performed by sports fans.

Read Also | IPL 2025: Here are the overseas players who might not come for the remainder of the tournament

From electrifying player-centric designs to moments to commemorate the ‘home of champions’, KKR delivered multiple tifos throughout the season, with the marquee clash against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the Eden Gardens witnessing a staggering seven unique tifos being unfurled.

KKR Redefines Matchday Atmosphere with Unmatched Tifo Displays during IPL 2025
Image | KKR media

Each tifo was conceptualised and executed to reflect the ethos of the franchise, reflecting fearlessness, expressiveness, and a deep connection to its city and its supporters, while also carrying the famous ‘Korbo, Lorbo, Jeetbo’ motto.

The unveiling of multiple tifos throughout the season not only added to the matchday experience but also reiterated KKR's commitment to their fans and the atmosphere at Eden Gardens. The initiative not only celebrated the team but also paid tribute to the loyal Knight Riders’ fan base, who have consistently packed the stands and brought the fortress to life.

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"Wear whites for Virat": RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute

Get ready to witness a sea of whites in Chinnaswamy stadium. RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute. Check the full article for all the details.

May 16, 2025, 7:40 AM2 min read

"Wear whites for Virat": RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute | sportzpoint.com

RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute? Yes! Fans are planning a special "wear white" initiative and asking the crowd to show up in whites for the upcoming RCB vs KKR match at Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 17, 2025.

As the IPL is set to resume tomorrow, and we will witness Virat Kohli play his first match after his announcement of test retirement, fans are organising a heartfelt tribute for the King!

The viral spread of white wave

A fan-driven moment is going viral recently where they call the crowd to wear white for a collective tribute to Virat Kohli after his test retirement.

Whether you have a test jersey or not, all they ask for is wearing anything white instead of the jerseys of IPL franchises.

Discussions on Reddit

The white tribute takes shape on reddit as fans try to reach out as much as possible.

Reddit discussion on how RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute | sportzpoint.com
Reddit discussion thread on wear white in Chinnaswamy tribute. Image | Reddit

Fans pledge to wear white in Instagram comments

Fans leave heartfelt messages on comments section of official Royal Challengers Bengaluru Instagram page.

RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute | sportzpoint.com
Comments on RCB's official Instagram handle. Image | Instagram 

Hashtags like #WearWhiteForVirat, #KohliTestTribute, and #KohliTestFarewell are the ones people are using to make this a trend before the upcoming IPL 2025 match.

RCB fans in Bengaluru to wear white for Virat Kohli Test tribute | sportzpoint.com
Comments on RCB's official Instagram handle. Image | Instagram 

Content Creators spreading the word

Many content creators have joined hands to support this initiative and they are getting huge responses.

Harsha Bhogle reacts on Twitter 

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IPL 2025: Here are the overseas players who might not come for the remainder of the tournament

Will your favourite overseas IPL star leave mid-season? Check out the list of overseas players who might not come for the remainder of the tournament in IPL 2025.

May 15, 2025, 2:13 PM2 min read

IPL 2025: Here are the overseas players who might not come for the remainder of the tournament

As IPL 2025 faced disruptions and was suspended on 9th May, 2025, most of the overseas players returned back to their respective home countries.

The tournament is set to resume from 17th May, 2025, and it raises a crucial question about how many overseas players can rejoin their franchises.

Given their international commitments and other issues, check out the overseas players who might not come for the remainder of the tournament in IPL 2025 for each team.

IPL 2025 Points Table

Firstly, see where each team stands before the tournament resumes.

Position  Teams Matches Played Won Lost NRR Points

1

Gujarat Titans  11 8 3 +0.793 16
2 Royal Challengers Bengaluru  11 8 3 +0.482 16
3 Punjab Kings  11 7 3 +0.376 15
4 Mumbai Indians  12 7 5 +1.156 14
5 Delhi Capitals 11 6 4 +0.362 13
6 Kolkata Knight Riders 12 5 6 +0.193 11
7 Lucknow Super Giants 11 5 6 -0.469 10
8 Sunrisers Hyderabad 11 3 7 -1.192 7
9 Rajasthan Royals 12 3 9 -0.718 6
10 Chennai Super Kings 12 3 9 -0.992 6

Read Also: Top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025

Overseas players return status for the remainder of IPL 2025

Teams

Return in Doubt

(players who might not come back)

Confirmed Arrivals

(players who are/have come back)

Players who stayed back in India

GT - Jos Buttler (Will be replaced in playoffs), Gerald Coetzee Rashid Khan, Kagiso Rabada, Sherfane Rutherford, D. Shanaka, K. Janat, Glenn Philips  
RCB Josh Hazlewood Jacob Bethell, Romario Shepherd, Phil Salt, Liam Livingston, Nuwan Thushara, Tim David, Lungi Ngidi -
PBKS Josh Inglis, Marcus Stoinis, Aaron Hardie Marco Jansen, Mitchell Owen, Xavier Bartlett, Azmatullah Omarzai,  -
MI Ryan Rickelton, Will Jacks, Corbin Bosch Trent Boult, Bevon Jacobs, Mujeeb Ur Rahaman, Reece Topley, Mitchell Santner -
DC Mitchell Starc, Faf du Plessis Tristan Stubbs, Dushmantha Chameera, Donovan Ferreira -
KKR Moeen Ali, Rovman Powell Andre Russell, Sunil Narine, Quinton de Kock, Spencer Johnson, Rahmanullah Gurbaz, Anrich Nortje -
LSG - Aiden Markram, Mitchell Marsh, Matthew Breetzke, David Miller, Nicholas Pooran, Shamar Joseph -
SRH Wiaan Mulder Pat Cummins, Travis Head, Heinrich Klassen, Kamindu Mendis, Eshan Malinga -
RR Jofra Archer, Maheesh Theekshana Shimron Hetmyer, Wanindu Hasaranga, Fazalhaq Farooqi Kwena Maphaka, Lhuan-dre Pretorius
CSK Rachin Ravindra, Devon Conway, Jamie Overton, Sam Curran Matheesha Pathirana, Dewald Brevis, Nathan Ellis  Noor Ahmad

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IPL 2025 Restart: Here's the playoff scenarios before IPL 2025 resumes

The 18th season of Indian Premier League (IPL) will resume on May 17 after a week-long break with the remaining seven teams in contention for playoffs.

May 15, 2025, 1:22 PM4 min read

IPL 2025 Restart: Here's the playoff scenarios before IPL 2025 resumes

The 18th season of Indian Premier League (IPL) will resume on May 17 after a week-long break with the remaining seven teams in contention for playoffs. According to the revised IPL 2025 schedule, the remaining 13 league matches will be played across six venues. The league stage commences on May 27.

The revised IPL 2025 schedule meant a few teams will be deprived of home advantage. While Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (16 points each) are most likely to enter the final four, things could get tight for the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings.

Also Read: Top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025

Ahead of the IPL 2025 resumption, let's take a look at the qualification scenarios of all the seven teams in contention for playoffs. Notably, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad are officially out from the race to playoffs.

Only five teams can reach to the 18-point mark after the league stage. That means, 18 points could possibly be the cut-off for the teams in the race for playoffs.

IPL 2025 Points Table before resumption

Rank Teams Matches Win Loss NR Points NRR
1 Gujarat Titans 11 8 3 0 16 +0.793
2 Royal Challengers Bengaluru 11 8 3 0 16 +0.482
3 Punjab Kings 11 7 3 1 15 +0.376
4 Mumbai Indians 12 7 5 0 14 +1.156
5 Delhi Capitals 11 6 4 1 13 +0.362
6 Kolkata Knight Riders 12 5 6 1 11 +0.193
7 Lucknow Super Giants 11 5 6 0 10 -0.469
8 Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) 11 3 7 1 7 -1.192
9 Rajasthan Royals (E) 12 3 9 0 6 -0.718
10 Chennai Super Kings (E) 12 3 9 0 6 -0.992

Gujarat Titans (16 points)

With eight wins from 11 games, the Shubman Gill-led Gujarat Titans need just a win shy of confirming their place in the last four stage. They still have three games left in the league stage.

Remaining Games: vs DC (May 18), vs LSG (May 22), vs CSK (May 25)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (16 points)

Just like Gujarat Titans, RCB are also just a win away from securing their spot in the last four stage. RCB also have three games left, including two at home, starting with a clash against KKR.

Remaining Games: vs KKR (May 17), vs SRH (May 23), vs LSG (May 27)

Punjab Kings (15 points)

Punjab Kings breathed a sigh of relief when it was announced their called-off game against Delhi Capitals will be replayed. With three games left, Punjab Kings could possibly reach 21 points, thus securing their first playoff spot over a decade.

Remaining Games: vs RR (May 18), vs DC (May 24), vs MI (May 26)

Mumbai Indians (14 points)

After losing a few matches initially, Mumbai Indians won six matches on the bounce to enter the top four. The Hardik Pandya-led side need to win their final two games to enter the playoffs without needing a help from others. In case, Mumbai Indians lose one, they will be locked at 16 points and would hope Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals falter.

Remaining Games: vs DC (May 21), vs PBKS (May 26)

Delhi Capitals (13 points)

Despite making a roaring start with five wins in their first six matches, Delhi Capitals lost the plot to find themselves out of the top four in the points table. With 13 points in the pocket and three games left to play, Delhi Capitals need to win all their remaining matches to ensure smooth entry into knockouts.

Remaining Games: vs GT (May 18), vs MI (May 21), vs PBKS (May 24)

Also Read: IPL 2025 to resume from 17th May: Here is the revised schedule

Kolkata Knight Riders (11 points)

Things look dicey for defending champions KKR who have won five and lost six so far. Rain played spoilsport in one of their games. With two games left, KKR could go to 15 points even if they win their remaining games. KKR would also hope for other teams to falter in order to get a crack into the last four stage. For KKR to go through, Punjab Kings need to lose all their games.

Remaining Games: vs RCB (May 17), vs SRH (May 25)

Lucknow Super Giants (10 points)

With a new captain in Rishabh Pant, LSG need to win their remaining three games to get to a maximum of 16 points. Like KKR, LSG too need to look at other teams for a change of fortune. Even if LSG win their last three games, they would Mumbai Indian and Delhi Capital to not win more than one game.

Remaining Games: vs SRH (May 19), vs GT (May 22), vs RCB (May 27)

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Top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025

From Asutosh Sharma to Prabhsimran Singh, check out the top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025 who might just become your new favourites!

May 14, 2025, 5:39 AM4 min read

Top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com

In IPL, beyond the big names and celebrated players, we come across some pure talents who are underrated gems. Just like other seasons, IPL 2025 have quite a lot of underrated players to have unleashed their potential.

Discover the top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025 you might have overlooked!

5. Digvesh Singh Rathi | LSG

Digvesh Rathi, who is among the top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025, doing his notebook celebration | sportzpoint.com
Digvesh Rathi doing his 'notebook' celebration after dismissing Sunil Narine in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram 

Digvesh Rathi made his IPL debut this season and has proved to be a key bowler for Lucknow Super Giants. He was picked up at his base price, 30 lakhs, by the team. Even though he soon went viral for his quirky "notebook" celebration, his performance remains underrated.

Digvesh took 12 wickets in 11 matches, with an economy of 8.09. LSG are in a must-win situation in the tournament, with doubts surrounding their playoff chances, and this man can prove to be crucial for them.

He strengthens the bowling unit and has the intensity to push towards the best.

 Digvesh Rathi IPL 2025 stats

  • Matches: 11
  • Wickets: 12
  • Economy: 8.09
  • Best bowling figures: 2/30

Read Also | Best Celebrations of IPL 2025 so far: From Abhishek's papercut to Hasaranga's Pushpa move

4. Ashutosh Sharma | DC

Ashutosh Sharma is among the top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com
Ashutosh Sharma celebrating his match-winning knock of 66* from 31 balls against LSG in IPL 2025. Image | BBC

Ashutosh Sharma, who made his debut in IPL 2024, is a run machine in the lower order. He is a big support system of Delhi Capitals' batting unit, and has made it evident by delivering a match-winning knock of 66* runs from 31 balls against LSG.

Ashutosh has the power to change the narrative of the game with his hard-hitting abilities. He also holds the record for the fastest fifty in T20 by an Indian player by scoring 50 off 11 balls in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023.

He has scored an impressive 186 runs in 8 innings that he has played so far in IPL 2025, with a strike rate above 165.

Ashutosh Sharma IPL 2025 stats

  • Innings: 8
  • Runs: 186
  • Batting Avg: 31.00
  • Highest Score: 66*
  • Strike rate: 167.57

Read Also | IPL Records: Youngest Half-centurions in IPL History

3. Noor Ahmad | CSK 

Noor Ahmad is one of the top underrated players in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com
Noor Ahmad during his 4-wicket haul against MI in IPL 2025. Image | Mint

Noor Ahmad, the Afghan spinner, is a prominent name in the squad of Chennai Super Kings this year. He always stood up for the CSK in crucial times, regardless of their overall team performance. 

Noor's contribution has been constant in terms of bowling, however, it has been overshadowed by the standings of CSK in the points table. He picked up 20 wickets in 12 matches, and holds the second position in the race for the Purple cap in IPL 2025.

Noorh Ahmad IPL 2025 stats

  • Matches: 12
  • Wickets: 20
  • Economy: 8.02
  • Best bowling figures: 4/18

Read Also | IPL Table toppers: IPL Playoffs teams from 2008 to 2024

2. Suyash Sharma | RCB

Suyash Sharma is among the most underrated players in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com
Suyash Sharma celebrating the dismissal of Marcus Stoinis against PBKS in IPL 2025. Image | Facebook 

Suyash Sharma is a mystery spinner for Royal Challengers Bengaluru this season, who is having a great season so far. He has been a surprise addition to their bowling unit and has quickly earned his trusted place in the playing XI for almost every match.

His power of obstructing the run flow while defending low scores has been surprising to watch. Though he has picked up only 4 wickets in 10 matches for RCB so far, he has bowled some tight spells under pressure for Rajat Patidar this season.

Suyash Sharma IPL 2025 stats

  • Matches: 10
  • Wickets: 4
  • Economy: 8.26
  • Best bowling figures: 2/26

1. Prabhsimran Singh | PBKS

Prabhsimran Singh is among the top 5 underrated players in IPL 2025 | sportzpoint.com
Prabhsimran Singh celebrating his half-century against LSG in IPL 2025. Image | Instagram 

Prabhsimran Singh is a power-packed opener for the Punjab Kings squad this year. He has been extremely consistent this year and formed an iconic destructive duo with the young batter, Priyansh Arya.

He scored 4 fifties this season, with his highest being 91 runs. He scored a total of 437 runs in 11 innings so far. He is one of the budding contenders in the race for the Orange cap in IPL 2025.

  • Innings: 11
  • Runs: 437
  • Batting Avg: 39.73
  • Highest Score: 91
  • Strike rate: 170.07
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