Royal Challengers Bengaluru moved considerably nearer to securing a spot within the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 playoffs after incessant rain led to the abandonment of their highly anticipated clash in opposition to Kolkata Knight Riders on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday (Could 17).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru edge nearer to playoffs regardless of washout
Regardless of hopeful ready and a number of other inspections, the match officers have been ultimately left with no possibility however to name off the sport. The frustration was evident amongst gamers and spectators alike, significantly given the excessive stakes concerned within the fixture. Though not a single ball was bowled resulting from steady rainfall, the one level gained from the washout took RCB’s tally to 17 factors from 12 matches, putting them firmly on the high of the factors desk.
With two league video games remaining, the equation is now simple for the Bengaluru aspect, only one win can be sufficient to ensure their passage to the knockout rounds. RCB is scheduled to face Sunrisers Hyderabad, who have already been eliminated from playoff rivalry, on Could 23 at dwelling, adopted by an away fixture in opposition to the Lucknow Tremendous Giants on Could 27. The crew’s consistency, bolstered by a robust batting lineup and a resurgent bowling assault, has stored them in commanding type because the league enters its ultimate part.
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Kolkata Knight Riders eradicated from IPL 2025 playoff rivalry
In stark distinction to Bengaluru’s upward trajectory, defending champions KKR noticed their title protection formally come to an finish with the washout outcome. The one level added to their whole leaves them at 11 factors from 13 matches, and even a victory of their ultimate league recreation in opposition to the SRH would solely take them to 14 factors, properly wanting the cutoff required for a playoff spot. KKR’s 2025 marketing campaign, marked by inconsistency and missed alternatives, by no means fairly gained momentum. Regardless of flashes of brilliance in particular person performances, the crew did not string collectively sufficient wins to problem the highest contenders. The rain-curtailed outcome serves as a symbolic near their fading marketing campaign, underlining a season that by no means lived as much as the expectations following their 2024 title win. With nothing greater than delight to play for of their ultimate outing, KKR will stay up for rebuilding for subsequent season.
Right here’s how followers reacted:
Pity it has to finish like this for @KKRiders. That they had moments they may have seized however simply could not put all of it collectively.
— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 17, 2025
A disappointing finish to the season for defending champions KKR. Hopefully, they bounce again stronger subsequent yr.
RCB, have an invisible ‘Q’ in entrance of them — it’s about to look anytime, relying on different match outcomes.— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) May 17, 2025
Actually heartening to see followers flip up in whites to honour @imVkohli’s outstanding Check legacy. A easy but highly effective tribute to a participant who has impressed a technology and elevated the stature of red-ball cricket in India. #ViratKohli pic.twitter.com/XG2aBwCBNO
— Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@DrSanjivGoenka) May 17, 2025
Subsequent IPL, the knights will not be sort. We’re coming with intent – to dominate, destroy, and elevate that trophy. 🏆
KKR Eternally! 💜#AmiKKR @KKRiders @iamsrk @iam_juhi
— Abhijit Jagtap (@IamAbhijit) May 17, 2025
Our coronary heart goes out to @KKRiders — a troublesome and unhappy exit for final yr’s champions. Would’ve damage much less if they’d gone down combating. As for @RCBTweets, no must rejoice an excessive amount of — luck performed an even bigger function than combat in your playoff entry. #KKR #RCB @IPL
— 🄱🄳🄰🅂 (@DasBagoo) May 17, 2025
And that is the top of KKR’s journey in #IPL2025
RCB by way of to the Playoffs with 17 Factors#RCBvKKR pic.twitter.com/3beKw6pahC
— Abhijeet ♞ (@TheYorkerBall) May 17, 2025
Referred to as off.#RCBvKKR
— Saurabh Malhotra (@MalhotraSaurabh) May 17, 2025
All that to observe it rain for 3 hours pic.twitter.com/REPDg5hWkQ
— Heisenberg ☢ (@internetumpire) May 17, 2025
Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders are formally out of the IPL 2025 playoff race.#Cricket #IPL #IPL2025 #RCBvKKR pic.twitter.com/0DqAZAqZbL
— CricketTimes.com (@CricketTimesHQ) May 17, 2025
Disillusioned!
May solely share some extent every tonight. 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/KDmLttqprz
— Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 17, 2025
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