The 58th match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) is scheduled to be played today, Saturday, May 17, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match will begin at 7:30 PM IST, while the toss between the two captains – Rajat Patidar (RCB) and Ajinkya Rahane (KKR) – will take place half an hour earlier at 7:00 PM IST. After a break of more than a week, the IPL is set to resume, and fans are very excited for this match. However, the weather in Bengaluru might play spoilsport today, as rain…
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The IPL 2025 season is set to resume with Match 58 between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). The tournament had taken a break for over a week due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The highly anticipated clash will be held at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, the weather could spoil the excitement, as there’s an 84% chance of rain on May 17. So what happens if the match is washed out? Let’s take a look. Will Kolkata Knight Riders Be Knocked Out of Playoff Race? Led by Ajinkya Rahane, KKR currently sits…
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