Bengaluru, May 17 -- The toss for the highly-anticipated clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders has been delayed due to rain in Bengaluru on Saturday.

IPL took to X to confirm that the toss had been delayed due to rain in Bengaluru. "Update. The toss has been delayed due to rain. Stay tuned for further updates."

The fixture between RCB and KKR is the first since the 18th season of the cash-rich league was suspended for a week last Friday due to tensions between India and Pakistan.

RCB, placed second in the standings with 16 points, could become the first team to qualify for the playoffs if they walk out of the M Chinnaswamy Stadium victorious against the defending champions. Two points will take them to the...