New Delhi, May 17 -- Following a week-long suspension due to India-Pakistan tensions, the IPL season 18 is set to resume in full swing today with the Kolkata Knight Riders versus Royal Challengers Bengaluru clash at Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium.

RCB, led by Rajat Patidar, have been on a hot streak this season, winning eight out of eleven matches so far and securing second place in the IPL points table. A win against KKR on Saturday would see RCB climb to the top of the table and virtually secure their place in the IPL 2025 playoffs.

KKR, on the other hand, have won only five out of their 12 matches so far, earning them a total of 11 points. Even if they win today's match against RCB, KKR may not qualify for the playoffs, but a loss w...