IPL 2025: RCB vs KKR Resumption Match Toss Delayed Due To Rain

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RCB vs KKR: After a ten-day break, the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 was all set to resume with a high-stakes clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

However, persistent rain in Bengaluru has forced a delay in the toss, dampening the excitement of eager fans and players alike.

Spectators had started gathering early, with a sea of red and white "Virat" jerseys spotted outside the stadium - a sign of the home crowd's unwavering support. But just an hour before the scheduled toss, the weather took a turn for the worse, forcing fans to seek shelter as the heavens opened up.

As of 7:00 PM local time, rain continued to fall steadily, although the intensity had slightly reduced. The toss remains delayed, with officials closely monitoring the situation.

There is, however, some hope. The Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for its excellent drainage system, which means play can get underway quickly once the rain subsides. Ground staff are already on standby with covers and super soppers.

The stakes are particularly high in tonight's match. RCB, currently placed second on the points table, can seal a playoff spot with a win. Meanwhile, KKR are in a must-win situation to keep their faint playoff hopes alive.

As the rain continues to tease the start of what promises to be a fiery contest, fans will be hoping for clear skies and uninterrupted action under the Bengaluru lights.

KKR vs RCB Full Squads

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Liam Livingstone, Swapnil Singh, Philip Salt, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Josh Hazlewood.

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