The Indian Premier League 2025 has started again today i.e. 17th May. It is raining in Bangalore at this time and this is the reason why the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders could not start. Let us tell you that it is very important for both the teams to win this match.
The toss of this match should have taken place at 7 pm according to Indian time, but due to continuous rain it could not happen and the entire ground is covered at this time. If we want a result of this match, then both the teams will have to play at least 5-5 overs. The cut-off time for 5-5 overs is 10:56 pm according to Indian time.
The drainage of M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is quite good and if the rain stops then the match can also start. However, if this match is canceled due to rain then both the teams will get one point each.
IPL 2025: Will Kolkata Knight Riders be out of the playoff race after the match is cancelled?
If this match gets cancelled due to rain, then Kolkata Knight Riders will have 12 points after 13 matches and their dream of reaching the playoffs will almost be shattered. This is because they are currently at the sixth position in the points table of IPL 2025 with 11 points. Talking about Royal Challengers Bangalore, the team has played 11 matches so far and has won eight of them.
RCB has 16 points and is in second place in the points table. If RCB gets one point in this match, they will almost qualify for the playoffs. At present, both the teams would like that the rain stops completely as soon as possible and the match starts. The players of both the teams have performed brilliantly so far this season.
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