Overview

• The IPL 2025 resumed on May 17 after a week-long suspension caused by India-Pakistan border tensions, but rain disrupted the first match between RCB and KKR.
• The washout resulted in KKR's elimination from playoff contention, as they now cannot reach the points threshold required to qualify.
• RCB earned one point from the no-result, moving to 17 points and securing the top position in the standings with two matches remaining.
• Fans at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium paid tribute to Virat Kohli's recent Test retirement by wearing white jerseys, despite the rain preventing any play.
• AB de Villiers promised to attend the IPL final and lift the trophy with Kohli if RCB advances, adding emotional significance to their campaign.