In a rain-hit IPL 2025 thriller at the iconic M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, the highly anticipated clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) was called off due to persistent rain. With this result, RCB moves to the top of the IPL 2025 points table with 17 points, while KKR is officially knocked out of the playoff race.
Despite moments of hope when the rain paused briefly, match officials were unable to conduct the toss within the cut-off time. As per IPL match regulations, the toss needed to occur by 10:40 PM IST to ensure a minimum 5-over game. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen due to the steady drizzle, and the match was abandoned without a ball being bowled.
The Bengaluru weather today remained uncooperative throughout the evening. With light to moderate rain persisting and puddles forming on the outfield, fans at the Chinnaswamy Stadium waited in vain. Despite the ground staff’s best efforts and the use of super soppers, the conditions remained unplayable.
RCB now sits at 17 points with one game left.
KKR, with this no-result, cannot qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs.
RCB will need one of Punjab Kings (PBKS) or Delhi Capitals (DC) to lose their remaining match to secure a playoff spot.
If PBKS and DC both win, and Mumbai Indians (MI) also reach 18 points, Net Run Rate (NRR) will decide the final qualification.
RCB fans came out in huge numbers, not just for the clash against KKR, but also to celebrate and pay tribute to Virat Kohli, who recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. Despite the rain, chants of “Kohli! Kohli!” echoed across the stadium, highlighting the deep connection between the fans and the RCB icon.
Q1: Why was RCB vs KKR match delayed today?
A: The match was delayed and eventually abandoned due to continuous rain in Bengaluru.
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