The Indian Premier League for 2025 is scheduled to restart on May 17th with an exciting match-up featuring long-time adversaries Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. Nonetheless, continuous rain showers in Bengaluru have raised significant doubts about whether this much-anticipated game can proceed as intended—let alone without interruptions.
Even though the Chinnaswamy Stadium boasts one of the finest drainage systems in India, persistent rainfall could still deny cricket enthusiasts a chance to witness the resumption of IPL 2025 action.
The tournament's return arrives a week after it was halted because of military tensions between India and Pakistan. The halt occurred subsequently. significant stoppage midway through the match between the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals fixture in Dharamsala, prompted by an air-strike alert in the region. With conditions now reportedly stable, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has greenlit the tournament's restart.
But nature could yet play spoilsport. Torrential rain has continued to lash Bengaluru through mid-May, and May 15 saw the Chinnaswamy Stadium soaked and waterlogged. RCB all-rounder Tim David was even seen having a light-hearted splash on the flooded field —but the atmosphere is anything but calm before the game.
This match is vital for both teams. Second-place RCB, with 16 points from 11 games, needs a victory to virtually guarantee themselves a place in the playoffs and maintain their chances of finishing among the top two. On the other hand, KKR, captained by Ajinkya Rahane, faces an all-or-nothing scenario — failing to win will eliminate them definitively from playoff consideration.
RCB versus KKR: Weather forecast for Bangalore
As per AccuWeather, rainfall will persist in Bangalore on May 17th, with temperature fluctuating from 21 to 30 degrees Celsius. The prediction encompasses a high chance of intense thunderstorms occurring throughout the afternoon and evening, which adds more uncertainty regarding the smooth conduct of the game.
RCB versus KKR: What occurs if rain interrupts play?
In case of a total washout due to rain, resulting in shared points, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) would advance to 17 points after playing 12 games—maintaining a solid chance at qualification yet facing increased urgency to secure victories in their upcoming encounters against Sunrisers Hyderabad and Lucknow Super Giants. Finishing among the top two teams remains essential for gaining an additional shot at making it to the finals.
However, KKR would encounter a much starker consequence. With just 11 points from their 12 games and currently placed sixth in the standings, a tie for no result would effectively rule them out of contention for the playoffs mathematically.
