Bengluru, 17 May: RCB vs KKR: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are out of the playoff race. The match to be played on Saturday was canceled without any result. In this match, rain was a hindrance from the beginning, because of which even the toss could not be done. After the match was abandoned, both the teams were given one point each. RCB have reached the top with 17 points while KKR are at the sixth position with 12 points. However, his journey ended. At the same time, RCB’s playoff hopes are still alive.
KKR is out of the playoff race
KKR became the fourth team to be eliminated from IPL 2025. Earlier, the journey of Sunrisers Hyderabad (8th place), Rajasthan Royals (9th place) and Chennai Super Kings (10th place) had ended. RCB has reached the top by winning eight matches in 12 matches. He left behind Gujarat Titans who have 16 points. At the same time, Punjab Kings are on the third and fourth position with 15 points and Mumbai Indians with 14 points respectively. Delhi’s team is on the fifth position with 13 points.
Fans arrived at the Chinnaswamy Stadium wearing Kohli’s Test jersey
Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) fans arrived at the Chinnaswamy Stadium wearing Test jerseys in honor of Virat Kohli. Kohli recently said goodbye to Test career and RCB fans decided to come to the stadium wearing Kohli’s number 18 jersey. The IPL 2025 match between RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) was to be played, but due to rain, the toss could not be held.
The national anthem was to be played before the match in honor of the Indian soldiers
The match between RCB and KKR kicked off the remainder of the IPL 2025 season, which was postponed by a week due to tensions between India and Pakistan. After the announcement of ceasefire between the two countries, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) had released the revised schedule of the IPL. Before the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), the national anthem was to be played in honor of the Indian soldiers. However, the toss could not be held due to rain.
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