India, April 18 -- A light but persistent drizzle threw a wet blanket over the much-anticipated IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on Thursday evening. While the rain has not been heavy, its frustrating irregularity has been enough to keep the toss from taking place, sparking visible frustration among fans online.

The match, scheduled to start at 7:30 PM IST, has seen a string of weather updates that range from hopeful to confusing. The drizzle, described by on-ground reporters as "annoyingly light," has continued to linger in phases, forcing groundstaff to keep the covers firmly in place. Despite brief periods of no rainfall and a few encouraging visuals of umpires and ground p...