Rain ends KKR's playoff hopes and extends pause on IPL
The fans came in huge numbers to Bengaluru but the weather played spoilsport
The fans came in huge numbers to Bengaluru but the weather played spoilsport
The incessant rain couldn't quite spoil the occasion, sparked by a social-media call to action, and the fans will have one more go at their white-shirt tribute to Virat Kohli on May 23
"We are the same but different as well," Bhuvneshwar Kumar says about his RCB fast-bowling partners Josh Hazlewood and Yash Dayal
There is some uncertainty around Josh Hazlewood, but Varun Chakravarthy, currently on 17 wickets, will get a chance tonight to make it tough for Purple Cap leaders Prasidh Krishna and Noor Ahmad
RCB's captain batted in the nets for close to 30 minutes without visible discomfort, and is "going well", according to their team director
IPL 2025 is set to resume with a dash of Test-match sentiment in the stands
A washout will see KKR eliminated from playoff contention but RCB would remain in contention for a top-two finish
Patidar batted for over 30 minutes in the nets but didn't field or take catches
The pre-match training session was anything but quiet and routine, as hundreds of fans turned up for a glimpse of their king
"It is an evolving situation and any decision will be taken keeping the best interest of all stakeholders in mind," Arun Dhumal, the IPL chairman, said
"I will have to give some time to my body and my bowling to get those speeds back," the LSG quick said
An RCB win will boost their push for a top-two finish and end KKR's hopes of making the playoffs