The Indian Premier League's return from suspension was spoiled by the rain, as the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders was abandoned without a ball bowled.The game in Bengaluru was set to mark the return of the competition after it was suspended for a week because of tensions between India and Pakistan centred on the region of Kashmir.

The BCCI revealed a revised schedule that includes two double-headers on Sundays, with playoffs starting May 29. However, this coincides with a white-ball series between England and West Indies, affecting more than just one team.