New Delhi, May 17 -- Four-time finalists Royal Challengers Bengaluru and defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders will play each other for the second time this season in radically different circumstances.

The two sides faced off in the opening fixture of IPL 2025 on March 22, at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, as RCB entered that opening fixture under tremendous pressure to defeat a team they had a poor record against.

However, RCB coasted to a comfortable 7-wicket victory and kickstarted their campaign in fine style.

With the toss delayed at the M Chinnaswamy stadium due to heavy rain, the weather may have the final say in the crucial game between RCB and KKR.

While the stadium has an excellent drainage system and chances of a match ar...