The IPL resumes today with a thrilling clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). This is the first match of the second phase of the tournament. The league was earlier paused due to India-Pakistan tensions, and a revised schedule was later announced.
RCB have been in excellent form this season. If they manage to defeat KKR in this match, they will secure a place in the playoffs. RCB will look to give their all in this crucial game and aim to book their playoff ticket while knocking KKR out of the tournament.
For KKR, it’s a do-or-die encounter. A loss will mean elimination from the event. Under Ajinkya Rahane’s captaincy, nothing has gone right for KKR so far. The decision to drop Shreyas Iyer is now looking like a mistake. KKR will be looking to step onto the field with their best possible strategy to keep their playoff hopes alive.
Meanwhile, IPL governing body has revealed the list of commentators and umpires for today’s match between Bengaluru and Kolkata.
RCB vs KKR 2025- List of Commentators for Today Match
English Commentators– Harsha Bhogle, Ian Bishop, Sunil Gavaskar, Ravi Shastri and Aaron Finch
Hindi Commentators– Aakash Chopra, Suresh Raina, Harbhajan Singh, Sanjay Manjrekar, Mohammad Kaif, Sanjay Bangar and Anant Tyagi
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RCB vs KKR 2025- List of Umpires for Today Match
| Role | Country | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Umpire | India | KN Ananthapadmanabhan |
| Umpire | India | Nitin Menon |
| TV Umpire | India | Saidharshan Kumar |
| Reserve Umpire | India | Kaushik Gandhi |
| Match Referee | India | Amit Sharma |