Royal Challengers Bengaluru versus Kolkata Knight Riders match is abandoned.
The game between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders has been abandoned.
KKR’s attempt to defend their title came to a halt in Bengaluru due to a washout, eliminating them from the 2025 IPL season. The tournament’s resumption after a hiatus caused by strained relations between India and Pakistan was met with heavy rain in the city. The continuous downpour prevented players from even stepping out for a stretch.
The single point earned by KKR in this game brought their total to 12, leaving them with a maximum possible score of 14. Currently, three teams have surpassed the 14-point mark, leaving only one match left between the teams at 14 and 13.
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru had one more positive outcome, indicating progress. However, they were eager to secure as many points as possible in order to secure a top-two position. Currently, they hold 17 points after playing 12 matches. Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings are the closest competitors with 16 and 15 points respectively, having played 11 matches each.
Securing a spot in the top two guarantees two opportunities to reach the final of the IPL. Unlike the typical semi-final format, teams in the top two will not be eliminated after their first loss in the playoffs. Instead, they will have the chance to compete in a virtual semi-final against the winner of a playoff game between the third and fourth place teams.
In 2016, Sunrisers Hyderabad became the only team to clinch an IPL victory after not placing in the top two.
It was a disappointing evening for Virat Kohli supporters, who donned white attire to honor his Test retirement announcement during the break. They are anticipating improved weather conditions on Friday since the monsoon season has begun in Bengaluru, and there is one home match remaining for RCB. This game will be against Sunrisers, a team that has already been eliminated. The team is determined to secure two points against them.
