The 58th match of IPL 2025 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru, was referred to as off with out a ball being bowled attributable to persistent rain within the host metropolis. The climate performed spoilsport all through the night and didn’t even enable for the coin toss to happen.
In the long run, each the groups shared one level every with the no consequence recreation. After the results of the match, RCB moved to the highest of the factors desk with 17 factors and considerably boosted their probabilities of qualifying for the playoffs. Alternatively, the washout supplied the tip of the season for KKR, who’ve 12 factors and are formally out of the playoff race.
KKR turns into the fourth crew to be eradicated from IPL 2025, with Chennai Tremendous Kings (CSK), Rajasthan Royals (RR), and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) are the three groups which have been eradicated already.
The race for the playoffs is on excessive as a result of the outcomes of the upcoming matches will probably be essential in figuring out RCB’s playoffs qualification possibilities, since they’re but to substantiate their top-four end regardless of attending to 17 factors after the Match 58 was deserted. The Bengaluru-based facet will now be intently watching the double-header on Could 18, the place Rajasthan Royals (RR) tackle Punjab Kings (PBKS), and Delhi Capitals (DC) face Gujarat Titans (GT). If both PBKS or DC lose their respective matches, RCB will safe a spot within the playoffs.
Rajat Patidar-led facet displayed a constant type this season and will probably be hoping the outcomes go of their solution to verify their qualification. The IPL 2025 resumed in the present day after a 10-day pause attributable to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. However, the primary fixture following the resumption being washed out with out play was a disappointment for followers.
The ultimate leg of the match is underway and the playoff image stays intense with six groups combating for the highest 4 spot.