The IPL 2025 is all set to resume after a week of remaining suspended due to India-Pakistan tensions on May 17 (Saturday). The first match after the resumption will be between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB will look to do well once the tournament resumes, as they have a golden opportunity to qualify for the playoffs, and given their form, even win their first-ever trophy.

RCB are currently second on the IPL 2025 points table with 16 points from 11 games. They lie second on the points table. They have three more games left in the league stage. If they win just one of their three games they will be on 18 points and their spot in the playoffs will be more or less sealed.

On the other hand, if they win two or all three of their remaining games, they have a strong chance of qualifying as one of the top two teams. This would give them two chances to qualify for the final on June 3.

They would also have a chance to reach the IPL 2025 playoffs if they lose all their three games. This would happen, if they have the best run-rate among all the teams that finish on 16 points.

Will Rajat Patidar Be Fit?

Rajat Patidar injured his finger while playing for RCB against Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on May 3. This injury proved to be serious as there were reports that he would be ruled out for the remainder of the IPL 2025. In fact the injury might even force him to not be considered for selection for the India A squad vs England

As several videos of the RCB practice sessions before the match against KKR have started doing the rounds, Rajat Patidar was seen toiling it hard in the nets, thus suggesting that he has recovered from the injury he suffered. This comes as a big boost for RCB as their captain seemed fit and fine.

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