RCB vs KKR: IPL 2.0’s poor start, canceled match due to rain, KKR out of playoffs

RCB vs KKR: IPL 2.0’s poor start, canceled match due to rain, KKR out of playoffs Tezzbuzz | 18/05/2025 10:24:23

Bengaluru: The IPL 2025 was resumed from May 17, which was named as IPL 2.0 for the people. During this time, the 58th match of the season was to be played between Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bangalore. But due to rain, there was trouble in organizing the match.

Rain became villain

In the first match of IPL 2.0, rain became a villain. The first toss was delayed at M Chinnaswamy Cricket Stadium in Bengaluru. The rain was awaited by half past ten, but still the rain did not stop. After which the umpires announced the cancellation of the match around 10:30 pm. Currently, Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders have been given 1-1 marks.

Out of KKR Playoff race

The major loss of cancellation of this match is seen by Kolkata Knight Riders. Kolkata has been eliminated from the playoff race in IPL 2025 due to cancellation of the match. KKR has completed a total of 13 matches so far. In such a situation, he has a total of 12 points in his account. Now KKR has only one match remaining. In such a situation, even if he wins this match, he will have 14 points beyond it. So many points will not be able to reach him to the playoff doors.

RCB points top in table

Although the match was canceled due to rain, it did not affect the Royal Challengers Bangalore, but it benefited from it. With one point, the Bengaluru team has been seated at the top of the IPL 2025 points table. Now he has a total of 17 points. The Gujarat Titans currently have a total of 16 points. At the same time, there are 15 points from Punjab Kings, then Mumbai Indians. At the same time, Delhi Capitals have a total of 13 points in their account.

RCB-KKR’s picture changed when the match was canceled, this team benefited strongly

Gujarat again with a chance to come to the top

Now tomorrow i.e. on May 18, there are double header matches. During this period, a match will be played between Rajasthan Royals and Punjab Kings at Sawai Man Singh Stadium in Jaipur from 3:30 pm. After this, there will be a contest between Delhi Capitals and Gujarat Titans at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Stadium at seven and a half in the evening. If Gujarat wins in this match, it will again top the points table.