Rain Threat Casts Shadow on RCB vs KKR Match as Fans Plan Tribute to Kohli
The tournament was brought to a halt by the recent India-Pakistan border tensions with the BCCI suspending the season for week
Rain might play a spoil sport as 2025 IPL is set to resume on Saturday with Royal Challengers Bengaluru taking on Kolkata Knight Riders in a high-stakes contest where the spotlight will firmly be on Virat Kohli following his recent Test retirement.
The tournament was brought to a halt by the recent India-Pakistan border tensions with the BCCI suspending the season for week.
Rain threat is looming over the match with forecasts suggesting over 70 percent precipitation on Saturday at the time of toss.
Bengaluru and Karnataka have already witnessed downpours recently.
While chance of rain is predicted throughout the day, it danger slightly lowers as the evening progresses with 49 percent chance at 9 pm, further going to 34 percent during the later part of the evening.
However, the advanced draining system at the Chinnaswamy would probably allow play if the weather is not too harsh.
Tribute to Kohli
Started as a social media trend by a handle Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans soon turned into a movement online with almost every Kohli fan resonating with the idea.
There were also some concerns by regarding the tribute idea as experts pointed out that a sea of white jerseys in the stands would make a task for players to spot the white ball.
However, vendors and fans looked unmoved as scores of shops stalls selling Kohli's test jerseys (replica) came up on streets.
The rain forecast is also sparking fears among fans who are eager to showcase their love for the modern-day great.
The Face-Off
