Delhi: The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is going to resume after a week’s break, but the continuous rains in Bengaluru have raised concerns about the thrilling match. The match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is to be held today at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, but according to the weather forecast, the possibility of rain is more than 65%.
The match can be canceled due to rain
According to the reports of the Meteorological Department, there is a possibility of rain all evening during the match. In such a situation, this match can either be interrupted by rain or can also be completely canceled. If the match is canceled without results, then it will affect the playoff prospects of both teams. Especially for Kolkata, this match is very important because if this match is canceled, the KKR will be out of the tournament.
RCB needs only one win
Royal Challengers Bangalore has to win only one out of three matches to secure their place in the playoffs. If they win all three matches, then the possibility of making a place in the top-2 will become stronger.
- To reach the playoff: 1 win (18 points)
- To reach Top-2: 3 Win (22 points)
Looks like #RCBVSKKR Might not happy tonight with Heavy rain threat looming over chinnaswamy stadium, bengaluru. #IPL2025 pic.twitter.com/aw8ehmiely
– punny (@punnybhaiya) May 17, 2025
The rest of the teams are out
Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR) have already been out of the tournament. In such a situation, today’s match has become very important for both RCB and KKR.
Kohli’s test jersey became the choice of fans
Fans of RCB and Virat Kohli have started a unique campaign to make this match more special. Fans are appealing to all the audience on social media to come to the stadium wearing Virat Kohli’s Test jersey. This initiative got so much support that the street vendors outside the stadium are also selling Kohli’s Test jersey. RCB Director of Cricket Mo Bobat also mentioned this campaign in the pre-match press conference.
Eyes are now on rain
Even though everyone is waiting for the competition to start in the field, but everyone’s eyes are now towards the sky. Fans are hoping that the rain shows some mercy and the match should be completed without any interruption. Because the dream of watching another exciting match can break due to rain.
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