Updated 17 May 2025 at 22:52 IST
IPL 2025: KKR's Playoff Hopes Dashed, RCB's Wait For Qualification Continues As Match Gets Abandoned Due To Rain
The RCB vs KKR clash was abandoned after rain showers did not allow any single ball to be play. Both teams share a point each, and KKR are out of the playoff race.
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Match officials inspect the ground as the IPL match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru gets delayed due to the rain at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru | Image:
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IPL 2025: The resumption of the Indian Premier League 2025 season has met with a washout. Bengaluru witnessed incessant rains, and even the toss couldn't take place. After deliberate discussions among the skippers of both franchises, the match had to be abandoned due to rain, with both teams sharing a point each. The RCB vs KKR match was washed out due to rain, and the Kolkata Knight Riders have been officially eliminated from the playoff race.
KKR's Playoff Hopes Go Down The Drain After Match Gets Abandoned
It would be a heartbreak for the Kolkata Knight Riders as they have been officially knocked out of the IPL 2025 playoffs. The defending champions had wreaked havoc in the previous season, but their hopes dwindled after suffering setbacks in the middle of the season. After the resumption of IPL 2025, the Knight Riders become the first team to be eliminated from the race for the title.
The rainfall was incessant at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Players couldn't get their pre-match training done and the toss was also delayed. The pitch remained under covers and the players were seen interacting with each other as the waiting game continued.
Once the clock struck 08:45 PM IST, the match started to lose overs and the cut-off for a five over match was set at 10:56 PM IST. However, the rainfall was consistent throughout the time which was meant fort some cricketing action. Eventually, the match officials checked the conditions and communicated with the skippers from both sides, leading to the match-up being abandoned.
RCB Have Almost Secured a Spot In The Playoffs
While the Kolkata Knight Riders' hopes have been dashed, Royal Challengers Bengaluru remain in the race as they have climbed to the top spot after gaining 17 points. However, their have to wait to get the 'Qualified' badge as no action took place today.
Luckily, their fate for the playoffs would be sealed tomorrow. If the Punjab Kings or the Delhi Capitals lose tomorrow, RCB's spot in the playoffs would be sealed.
Published 17 May 2025 at 22:29 IST