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**Bangalore Weather Threatens Restarted IPL 2025 Match Between RCB and KKR**

**Bangalore, India** – Rain threatened to disrupt the highly anticipated Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) versus Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday, casting a shadow over the restarted IPL 2025 season, which was previously suspended due to military tensions between India and Pakistan. The toss, scheduled for 7:00 PM, was delayed due to heavy rainfall in Bangalore.

A washout would see both RCB and KKR awarded a single point each. This scenario would propel RCB, currently in second place with 16 points from 11 matches, to the top of the table with 17 points. However, it wouldn’t guarantee their playoff spot, as several other teams are within striking distance of similar or higher point totals.

For KKR, the prospect of a rained-out match is dire. The defending champions currently sit in sixth place with 11 points from 12 games. A single point would leave them struggling to reach the playoffs, even if they win their final league match. With several teams already surpassing the 14-point mark and boasting superior net run rates, KKR’s playoff hopes would be all but extinguished. This isn’t the first time KKR faced weather issue. Their match against Punjab Kings was also affected by weather and only lasted an over.

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