A lot has happened since we witnessed the last IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. After a dramatic and unexpected hiatus due to escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan following Operation Sindoor, the Indian Premier League 2025 is finally set to resume. The tournament had come to a sudden standstill after the May 8 clash between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals game in Dharamshala stadium. Since then, the country has witnessed everything from diplomatic strain to retirement of Virat Kohli from Test cricket, a moment so emotional it was even mentioned in one of the joint military press briefings.
Now, with a ceasefire in place and the mood gradually shifting back to normalcy, the IPL regains the spotlight. Behind the scenes, logistics teams have worked relentlessly to reschedule travel, implement new security protocols and ensure a smooth continuation of the tournament. Despite the exit of several overseas players, including KKR’s Moeen Ali and Rovman Powell due to medical reasons and RCB’s Josh Hazlewood who is recovering from a shoulder injury in Australia, the league is all set for its high-octane return.
The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru will host tonight’s blockbuster clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders, rekindling a rivalry that kicked off IPL 2025 in style. In the season opener, RCB had stunned the defending champions in Kolkata, breaking a long-standing jinx and launching their campaign with newfound vigor. Since then, Bengaluru has been in fine form and a win tonight will book them a spot in the playoffs.
For KKR, however, the equation is far more tense. With their playoff hopes hanging by a thread, a loss could spell the end of their title defense. This makes the upcoming clash not just a resumption of the tournament, but a virtual knockout for the visitors.
Weather in Bengaluru today?
As for conditions, weather could play a spoilsport. Accuweather forecasts thunderstorms in Bengaluru on match day, with temperatures expected to range between 21 and 31 degrees Celsius. The Chinnaswamy pitch, known for being a batter’s paradise, has recently shown signs of being two-paced—offering seam movement early on before easing out under lights. Teams bowling first have typically enjoyed better outcomes, making the toss a crucial factor.
Streaming details for RCB vs KKR match
The toss for the RCB vs KKR match is scheduled for 7:00 pm tonight and fans across the country will be watching closely, not just for the cricket but for the symbolic resumption of normalcy after a tense week.
The live streaming of RCB vs KKR match will be available for free on the JioHotstar app and website. The game will be telecast on Star Sports Network.
RCB vs KKR Squads
Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), 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
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), 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