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Former Royal Challengers Bengaluru batter AB de Villiers stated that if the side makes it to the IPL final, then he go to the stadium to witness the match live

AB de Villiers played with RCB for 11 seasons in IPL

AB de Villiers promised RCB and Virat Kohli that he will watch the final live from the stadium if they reach it

RCB's AB de Villiers and Virat Kohli in this frame

'I will be there...': AB de Villiers makes special 'IPL final' promise with RCB and Virat Kohli

RCB climbed to top of the IPL 2025 points table after after match against KKR got washed out which saw them getting to 17 points from 12 games

RCB's playoff spot still not confirmed despite accumulating 17 points to become table toppers

Both KKR and RCB got one point each after persistent match led to a frustrating washout match

Rajat Patidar looks on as rain washes out RCB vs KKR IPL 2025 clash

EXPLAINED: How RCB can still be eliminated from IPL 2025 despite topping charts with 17 points following washout against KKR?

RCB surged to top of the IPL 2025 points table after their match against KKR washed out due to continuous rain

The IPL 2025 clash between RCB and KKR was abandoned due to persistent rain 

Both the teams were awarded one point each after the frustrating washout

RCB's Virat Kohli (L) and KKR's Ajinkya Rahane in frame

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: RCB rocket to top of the standings to close in on playoff spot, KKR eliminated after frustrating washout

Kolkata Knight Riders' IPL 2025 campaign finally ended after the clash against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was washed out due to continuous rain

The abandoned match against RCB halted KKR's IPL 2025 campaign

The match between RCB and KKR was washed out due to persistent rain

IPL 2025: Defending champions KKR knocked out after match against RCB gets abandoned due to persistent rain in Bengaluru

Persistent rain has delayed the toss of the IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at the M Chinnaswamy stadium

Continuous rain has delayed the toss of the RCB vs KKR's IPL 2025 match

Let's know the cut-off time of both 20-over and five-over match

The Spidercam lens is cover by an operative as toss is delayed due to rain prior to the 2025 IPL match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at M Chinnaswamy Stadium

IPL 2025: What is the cut-off time for full 20-over and five-over RCB vs KKR match as persistent rain delays toss in Bengaluru

Australia legend Adam Gilchrist revealed his all-time IPL XI in which he included five Mumbai Indians superstars

Adam Gilchrist snubbed Virat Kohli in his all-time IPL XI

Gilchrist picked MS Dhoni as captain in his ultimate IPL XI

RCB's Virat Kohli (L) and CSK's MS Dhoni in frame

No place for Virat Kohli in Adam Gilchrist's all-time IPL XI, MS Dhoni named captain, 5 MI superstars included

Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will take on Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) for match 58 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

RCB are currently second on IPL 2025 points table. 

KKR need to win all their remaining matches to qualify for playoffs. 

 General view of M Chinnaswamy Stadium as rain delays during the 2025 IPL match 

IPL 2025: What will happen if RCB vs KKR clash at Chinnaswamy Stadium gets washed out due to rain in Bengaluru?

Suresh Raina believes that the Royal Challengers Bengaluru will end their trophy drought by winning the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. 

Raina believes that RCB will be IPL 2025 winners.

Suresh Raina former cricketer of India during the India and England - 5th T20I match at Wankhede Stadium on February 2, 2025 in Mumbai, India.

'Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings are also doing well, but...': Suresh Raina picks this team as IPL 2025 winner

RCB director Mo Bobat gave a major update on the fitness status of skipper Rajat Patidar ahead of the side's clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders

Mo Bobat gives big update on Rajat Patidar's fitness ahead of the resumption of IPL

Rajat Patidar had sustained a finger injury during RCB's clash against CSK on May 3

RCB's Rajat Patidar in this frame

'He has practiced...': RCB team director provides massive injury update on Rajat Patidar ahead of KKR clash

RCB's director of cricket Mo Bobat said that Virat Kohli doesn't need attention from his Test retirement and is only ambitious about what he can achieve with Bengaluru-based franchise

RCB's Director of Cricket Mo Bobat reacted to Virat Kohli's Test retirement

Mo Bobat made it clear that Kohli doesn't want any attention from his Test retirement

RCB's batting maestro Virat Kohli in frame

'He doesn’t want any more of that, he is ambitious about...': Mo Bobat's clear cut take on Virat Kohli's Test retirement ahead of RCB vs KKR clash

GT vs LSG

MI vs DC

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Indian Premier League, 2025

Pakistan tour of New Zealand, 2025

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ICC Champions Trophy, 2025

India tour of Australia, 2024/25

England tour of Australia, 2025/26

England Women tour of Australia, 2025

Ranji Trophy, 2024/25

ICC CWC League 2, 2023-27

West Indies tour of Ireland, 2025

South Africa Women and India Women tour of Sri Lanka, 2025

Zimbabwe tour of Bangladesh, 2025

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IPL 2025 Sunrisers Hyderabad squad

IPL 2025 Kolkata Knight Riders squad

IPL 2025 Chennai Super Kings squad

IPL 2025 Punjab Kings squad

IPL 2025 Royal Challengers Bengaluru squad

IPL 2025 Delhi Capitals squad

IPL 2025 Lucknow Super Giants squad

IPL 2025 Rajasthan Royals

IPL 2025 Mumbai Indians squad

IPL 2025 Gujarat Titans squad

Insights

Rajasthan Royals opener Yashasvi Jaiswal was their leading run-scorer in the season. He formed a formidable partnership with Vaibhav Suryavanshi.

Yashasvi Jaiswal scored more than 500 runs in the season.

Jaiswal was retained for Rs 18 crore.

Jaiswal will be a part of India A for red-ball series starting May 30 in England.

Yashasvi Jaiswal

Yashasvi Jaiswal's cryptic post on Rajasthan Royals' season sparks speculations of him leaving IPL 2008-winning franchise

After a momentum-shifting 27-run over that let Mumbai Indians post a challenging total, Mukesh Kumar has been fined 10 per cent of his match fee.

Mukesh Kumar conceded 27 runs in penultimate over.

Mukesh claimed two wickets against Mumbai Indians.

Mukesh admitted to the offence.

Mukesh Kumar

BCCI punishes Delhi Capitals' Mukesh Kumar for breaching IPL Code of Conduct during Mumbai Indians clash, pacer admits to offence

Mumbai Indians become the fourth team after Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings to seal berth in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs. 

MI defeated DC by 59 runs. 

Delhi Capitals eliminated from IPL 2025 playoffs. 

Hardik Pandya of Mumbai Indians and Faf Du Plessis of Delhi Capitals shake hands after the match during the 2025 IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals

'When you're playing against a powerful team like this, you need to be...': Faf du Plessis blames teammates after DC's 59-run loss in do-or-die clash against MI

Mumbai Indians joined Gujarat Titans, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings to qualify for the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs. 

Mumbai Indians becomes fourth team to qualify in IPL 2025 playoffs. 

Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 59 runs. 

Trent Boult of MI Emirates celebrates the wicket of KL Rahul of Delhi Capitals during the 2025 IPL match between Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals at Wankhede Stadium on May 21, 2025, in Mumbai, India.

Four teams confirmed for IPL 2025 playoffs as Mumbai Indians beat Delhi Capitals; Here's when and where the matches will be played

Mumbai Indians defeated Delhi Capitals by 59 runs to seal their berth in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs. 

Mumbai Indians qualified for the IPL 2025 playoffs. 

Mumbai Indians' Mitchell Santner (C) celebrates with captain Hardik Pandya (R) after taking the wicket of Delhi Capitals' Ashutosh Sharma during the Indian Premier League (IPL)

Suryakumar Yadav stars with the bat, bowlers seal the deal as Mumbai Indians storm into IPL 2025 playoffs after registering a 59-run win against Delhi Capitals

IRE vs WI 1st ODI: West Indies were outplayed by Ireland in all departments of the game as they lost the series opener by a massive margin of 124 runs.

Roston Chase scored the solitary half-century for West Indies.

Paul Stirling became first Ireland batter to complete 10,000 international runs.

Andy Balbirnie was named 'Player of the match' for 112-run knock.

Andy Balbirnie, Alzarri Joseph

Ireland beat West Indies in 3rd consecutive ODI, bowl out Hope's men for 179 after Balbirnie's ton

UAE vs BAN: Litton Das' tenure as the designated T20I captain got off to a nightmarish start as Bangladesh lost the series against UAE.

Alishan Sharafu won the 'Player of the match' award for his unbeaten fifty in run chase.

Haider Ali conceded just 7 runs from his quota of 4 overs.

Asif Khan smashed 5 sixes in his unbeaten 41.

UAE players

15th-ranked UAE stun Bangladesh again, register first-ever T20I series win as visitors struggle in Mustafizur's absence

Football

Following the culmination of the match, social media was abuzz with the 1-0 result in favour of the Spurs, and the space was inundated with reactions. Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah also delivered his take in the mix.

Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United 1-0 to win UEFA Europa title.

With the win, Spurs have qualified for next year's UEFA Champions League.

Mohamed Salah made a social media post after Man United lost to Tottenham Hotspur in the Europa League.

Bangalore vs Kolkata Match Stats

Match 58, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

'I will be there...': AB de Villiers makes special 'IPL final' promise with RCB and Virat Kohli

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2025

Sat 17 May, 19:30:00 IST

, who chose to

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Mar 22

KKR
174/8 (20.0 ov)

RCB
177/3 (16.2 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 21

KKR
222/6 (20.0 ov)

RCB
221 (20.0 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 1 run

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Mar 29

RCB
182/6 (20.0 ov)

KKR
186/3 (16.5 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 7 wickets

News updates

'I will be there...': AB de Villiers makes special 'IPL final' promise with RCB and Virat Kohli

EXPLAINED: How RCB can still be eliminated from IPL 2025 despite topping charts with 17 points following washout against KKR?

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: RCB rocket to top of the standings to close in on playoff spot, KKR eliminated after frustrating washout

IPL 2025: Defending champions KKR knocked out after match against RCB gets abandoned due to persistent rain in Bengaluru

IPL 2025: What is the cut-off time for full 20-over and five-over RCB vs KKR match as persistent rain delays toss in Bengaluru

No place for Virat Kohli in Adam Gilchrist's all-time IPL XI, MS Dhoni named captain, 5 MI superstars included

IPL 2025: What will happen if RCB vs KKR clash at Chinnaswamy Stadium gets washed out due to rain in Bengaluru?

'Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings are also doing well, but...': Suresh Raina picks this team as IPL 2025 winner

'He has practiced...': RCB team director provides massive injury update on Rajat Patidar ahead of KKR clash

'He doesn’t want any more of that, he is ambitious about...': Mo Bobat's clear cut take on Virat Kohli's Test retirement ahead of RCB vs KKR clash

Bangalore vs Kolkata Match Stats

Match 58, M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

'I will be there...': AB de Villiers makes special 'IPL final' promise with RCB and Virat Kohli

Match Details

Indian Premier League, 2025

Sat 17 May, 19:30:00 IST

, who chose to

M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru

Team Details

Team Form (Last 5 Matches)

Head To Head ( Last 5 Matches )

Indian Premier League, 2025 On Mar 22

KKR174/8 (20.0 ov)

RCB177/3 (16.2 ov)

Royal Challengers Bengaluru beat Kolkata Knight Riders by 7 wickets

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Apr 21

KKR222/6 (20.0 ov)

RCB221 (20.0 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 1 run

Indian Premier League, 2024 On Mar 29

RCB182/6 (20.0 ov)

KKR186/3 (16.5 ov)

Kolkata Knight Riders beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by 7 wickets

News updates

'I will be there...': AB de Villiers makes special 'IPL final' promise with RCB and Virat Kohli

EXPLAINED: How RCB can still be eliminated from IPL 2025 despite topping charts with 17 points following washout against KKR?

IPL 2025 Updated Points Table: RCB rocket to top of the standings to close in on playoff spot, KKR eliminated after frustrating washout

IPL 2025: Defending champions KKR knocked out after match against RCB gets abandoned due to persistent rain in Bengaluru

IPL 2025: What is the cut-off time for full 20-over and five-over RCB vs KKR match as persistent rain delays toss in Bengaluru

No place for Virat Kohli in Adam Gilchrist's all-time IPL XI, MS Dhoni named captain, 5 MI superstars included

IPL 2025: What will happen if RCB vs KKR clash at Chinnaswamy Stadium gets washed out due to rain in Bengaluru?

'Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans, and Punjab Kings are also doing well, but...': Suresh Raina picks this team as IPL 2025 winner

'He has practiced...': RCB team director provides massive injury update on Rajat Patidar ahead of KKR clash

'He doesn’t want any more of that, he is ambitious about...': Mo Bobat's clear cut take on Virat Kohli's Test retirement ahead of RCB vs KKR clash

KKR
174/8 (20.0 ov)

RCB
177/3 (16.2 ov)

KKR
222/6 (20.0 ov)

RCB
221 (20.0 ov)

RCB
182/6 (20.0 ov)

KKR
186/3 (16.5 ov)