Fri Apr 18 14:40:00 UTC 2025: ## Rain Delays IPL 2025 Clash Between RCB and PBKS

**Bengaluru, April 18** – The much-anticipated Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has been significantly delayed due to persistent rain. The downpour began well before the scheduled toss, forcing a postponement of the start of play.

While the rain is not excessively heavy, and the stadium boasts a reportedly excellent drainage system, the covers remain in place, and the ground staff is waiting for a complete cessation of rain before commencing preparations. The 5-5 over cutoff time is 10:54 PM IST.

Both RCB and PBKS are currently tied on points, each having played 6 matches and winning 4. A victory for either team would propel them into the top 2, making them only the second team after Delhi Capitals to reach 10 points this season. The two teams have a rich history, with 33 previous encounters; RCB has won 16, while PBKS holds a slight edge with 17 victories. However, RCB has won their last three matches against PBKS.

The situation remains fluid. Officials are monitoring the weather closely, and the match’s commencement is entirely dependent on the weather clearing. Live score updates will be provided as soon as play begins.

**Probable Playing XIs (as reported):**

**RCB:** Philip Salt, Virat Kohli, Rajat Patidar (capt.), Liam Livingstone, Jitesh Sharma (wk), Tim David, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Josh Hazlewood, Suyash Sharma, Yash Dayal, Devdutt Padikkal, etc.

**PBKS:** Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer (capt.), Nehal Wadhera, Josh Inglis (wk), etc.

Stay tuned to Jansatta.com for live cricket score updates.

Read More