India, May 17 -- The IPL 2025 is all set to resume, and the two teams in contrasting positions in the playoffs race, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders, will take on each other at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. RCB, with 16 points, are inches closer to reaching the playoffs and keeping their maiden IPL trophy dream alive. On the other hand, defending champions KKR are in a tricky position and need to rely on other teams' results to continue their fight to defend the title. They have 11 points in 12 matches and need to win the remaining matches, but it won't be enough for them, and other teams have to help them out.

However, things won't be the same after the break, as the teams might miss a few of their overseas stars for the ...