Off the cricket field!

India’s javelin star Neeraj Chopra made history on Friday as he became the first-ever Indian to breach the elusive 90m mark, competing at the 2025 Doha Diamond League. After several close attempts in the past, Neeraj finally breached the 90m barrier, on his third attempt of the night, with a stunning throw of 90.23m. Despite the terrific effort, he finished second. Read the detailed report HERE

RCB vs KKR Live: Will the game lose overs?

Here is the official information. The match will start losing overs if it doesn’t start by 8:45 pm IST. Meanwhile, the cut-off time for five-overs-a-side game is 10.56 pm IST, informed Harsha Bhogle on-air. Currently, it continues to rain in Bengaluru.

IPL 2025 Live Updates: Intensity of rain reduces!

The intensity of the rain at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru has reduced. Notably, this venue offers one of the best drainage systems in the world and this means that once the rain stops, the play will start very soon. Keep your fingers crossed, folks!

RCB vs KKR Live: How could a washout impact RCB and KKR?

RCB, placed second in the standings with 16 points, could become the first team to qualify for the playoffs if they walk out of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium victorious against the defending champions. Two points will take them to the top of the table and solidify their chances of ending the group stage with a top two spot. On the other hand, the Knight Riders need to win both their remaining games to reach 15 points. If they manage to do so they would then hope for a series of favourable results in other matches.

IPL 2025 Live: Have a look at pitch report –

“68 meters on one side, 62 on the other and 74 meters down the ground. Early in the tournament, fast bowlers were having a field day here. But this pitch looks like a batting paradise. Very very little moisture. It looks dry in general but it is sealed and beautiful. Expect runs to flow. (The pitch report was done before it started raining and the covers came on),” said Ian Bishop and Aaron Finch about the pitch on offer.

RCB vs KKR Live: Toss delayed!

The toss for Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders has been delayed due to heavy rain in Bengaluru. This was always coming, considering the fact that it continues to pour there and the ground remains under cover.

IPL 2025 Live: RCB fans’ big tribute to Kohli!

To Virat, with LOVE!

A lovely gesture by the fans in Bengaluru, donning white jerseys to pay tribute to Virat Kohli’s incredible Test journey!

Watch the LIVE action https://t.co/r4DtdEw2gv#IPLonJioStar RCB KKR | LIVE NOW on Star Sports-1, Star Sports-1 Hindi,… pic.twitter.com/AhDrlXxBAV

— Star Sports (@StarSportsIndia) May 17, 2025

RCB vs KKR Live: Toss likely to be delayed!

The toss for the RCB vs KKR game is likely to be delayed as it contines to pour at the venue. The heavy rain means that the covers have been firmly put on. We have only 12 minutes away from the schedule time for the toss, that is 7 pm IST. Stay connected for more.

RCB vs KKR Live: More bad news!

It has started raining at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. As per AccuWeather, around 71 per cent of the city was expected to be covered by rain at 7 pm IST, the scheduled time for the toss, and it is turning out to be correct here.

RCB vs KKR Live: Can KKR find their groove back?

Kolkata Knight Riders have almost been eliminated from IPL 2025, but will we see a little bit of magic from the men in purple? The likes of Sunil Narine and Andre Russell have delivered good performances off late, and KKR need them to register wins in their last two matches.

RCB vs KKR Live: KKR’s hunting ground?

Despite being the home of RCB and its passionate fanbase, KKR have dominated at the Chinnaswamy Stadium in recent history. In fact, KKR have beaten RCB every single time since 2015. 6 wins for KKR, 0 wins for RCB.

RCB vs KKR Live: KKR Predicted XI

Here’s KKR’s probable XII vs RCB: Rahmanullah Gurbaz (wk), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane (c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Venkatesh Iyer, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Varun Chakravarthy, Vaibhav Arora.

Venkatesh Iyer’s fitness is a worry for KKR.

RCB vs KKR Live: RCB predicted XI

Here’s RCB’s probable XII vs KKR: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarwal, Rajat Patidar (c), Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma.

Phil Salt and Patidar are recovering from injuries, and RCB may or may not risk them.

RCB vs KKR Live: RCB’s playoff hopes

RCB will be dreaming of Title No. 1 in Season No. 18. They will qualify for the playoffs with a win today. They will face a headache when it comes to their fast bowlers during the playoff stage, but so far, they’ve proven to be a tough unit to beat.

RCB vs KKR Live: KKR’s slim playoff chances

Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders have an extremely slim chance to make the playoffs. KKR must win both of their remaining games, hope that DC beat MI, but that both DC and MI lose their other remaining games. It is a complicated scenario.

RCB vs KKR Live: What is the H2H?

Kolkata Knight Riders have a slight edge over Royal Challengers Bengaluru when it comes to the head-to-head between the two teams. In 35 meetings, KKR have won 20 and RCB have won 15. However, RCB comprehensively beat KKR in their earlier meeting this season.

RCB vs KKR Live: Are you excited?

Forget the fear of rain at the moment and let us just focus on the fact that IPL 2025 is finally getting resumed. The entertainment is back! The season is getting close to the end and we have only 17 matches remaining, including the playoffs.

RCB vs KKR Live: What if rain plays spoilsport?

If rain washes out tonight’s game, it will be over for Kolkata Knight Riders (11 points from 12 matches). They will be eliminated from the tournament. On the other hand, Royal Challengers Bengaluru (16 points from 11 games) will only get close to the playoffs with such a result.

RCB vs KKR Live: Weather forecast here –

RCB vs KKR Live: Rain expected to affect the game!

There are chances of rain during the RCB vs KKR game in Bengaluru. As per AccuWeather, 51 per cent of the city is expected to be covered by rain at 6 pm. 7 pm, the scheduled toss time for the game has 71 per cent probability which reduces to 69%, 49% and 34% in the next three hours.

IPL 2025 Live: A resumption after a week-long break!

The Indian Premier League 2025 was suspended for one week due to escalated military tensions between India and Pakistan. As normalcy has been restored, the season is set to resume now. It will be RCB vs KKR match that will be curtain raiser for this second phase of IPL 2025.

Welcome folks!

IPL 2025 RESUMES! Hello everyone, welcome to this space after a short gap. You won’t miss the IPL action anymore as the season restarts today with a thrilling clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at M Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru.