The Indian Premier League is all set to restart from May 17 after India-Pakistan tensions caused abrupt suspension in IPL 2025. The first match will be between Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders at the M. Chinnaswamny Stadium, Bengaluru. RCB is currently sitting at the 2nd position while KKR is placed at 6th, both the teams will now looking forward to getting a strong start in order to register a win.
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RCB Vs KKR: Pitch Report
Batters have found it difficult to impose themselves in the innings, particularly after the ball loses its sheen. Hitting over the boundary has become more difficult in the final overs, and middle-over strike rotation has become imperative. Spinners and slower bowlers have taken effect, putting pressure and limiting scoring chances.
Though the pitch does retain some pace in the initial stages, it does release pace as the innings advances, benefiting bowlers through variations. Look for a surface that will give support to both units, bowlers who vary their bowling cleverly and batsmen who can change their game so as to rotate strike.
RCB Vs KKR: Toss Strategy
With night games at Bengaluru, dew has been a major factor, particularly in the second innings. The toss-winning team will be likely to choose bowling first, hoping to exploit the drier surface early on and then pursue in the evening with a wet ball, where batting is slightly easier.
Chasing will have a better probability of success under the predicted and existing conditions, even though teams will have to negotiate the middle overs cleverly and preserve wickets in hand for the death push.
