IPL 2025: RCB vs KKR Live Updates — League Resumes Amid Indo-Pak Ceasefire

IPL 2025: The thrills of the IPL 2025 are back today after the tournament was halted for a whole week due to the developing tensions between India and Pakistan. In match number 58 this season on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will be seen against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR).

The IPL season was put on pause on May 9 when tensions escalated between India and Pakistan after the Indian Army's 'Operation Sindoor' revenge for Pahalgam terror attack. The BCCI announced a revised schedule for the IPL on May 12 allowing the league to resume play from May 17, as things settled down a little.

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RCB led by Rajat Patidar is currently second place in the point table with 8 wins in 11 matches. Today's match will secure a playoff position for RCB if they win and make them the first team to secure a playoff position. KKR, the defending champions and are in a must win at this point because they only have 11 points from 12 games and are currently in sixth place on the table. If KKR loses today, it could effectively end their chances for a playoff.

Match Details

• Date: May 17
• Time: 7:30 PM IST (Toss at 7:00 PM)
• Venue: M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru
• Broadcast: Star Sports Network; Live Streaming on JioCinema app and website

Head-to-Head Record

In the IPL, RCB and KKR have faced off 35 times. KKR has won 20 wins, RCB has won 15. However, 12 of KKR's victories came at Chinnaswamy Stadium so there might be a psychological advantage from there in the past.

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Weather Warning

In the history of the IPL, RCB and KKR have faced off 35 times. KKR has 20 victories to 15 for the RCB, and of KKR’s victories, 12 came at Chinnaswamy Stadium, providing them with a historical psychological boost.

Suspensive worryingly potential is heavy rain could malevolently impact this match, and if the match is cancelled – the consequences are dire for both teams – but primarily KKR who could experience elimination from the playoffs. So far in the IPL, CSK, SRH and RR have already experienced elimination from playoff contention.

Today's clash is critical for both teams, and fans across the country will be watching enthusiastically to see which team progresses closer to the coveted IPL trophy.

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