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The high-stakes IPL clash between RCB and KKR was abandoned due to rain in Bengaluru. This result knocks defending champions KKR out of the tournament while RCB strengthens their position at the top. RCB now needs just one more point to secure their spot in the playoffs. Both teams will next face Sunrisers Hyderabad in their remaining fixtures.

Key Points: RCB-KKR IPL Clash Abandoned Due to Rain Knocks KKR Out

  • RCB tops points table with 17 points after rain abandonment
  • KKR knocked out with 13 points
  • RCB needs one more point to qualify for knockouts
  • KKR to face Sunrisers Hyderabad in final match
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IPL 2025: RCB-KKR clash abandoned due to rain in Bengaluru, defending champions knocked out of the tournament

Defending champions KKR eliminated as rain washes out crucial IPL match against RCB, who now lead the points table with 17 points.

"Match 58. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Match Abandoned. - IPL"

Bengaluru, May 17

The highly-anticipated clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru(RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) has been abandoned due to rain in Bengaluru on Saturday.

IPL posted on X, "Match 58. Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders - Match Abandoned."

Both the teams will a point each, RCB now tops the IPL points table with eight victories and three defeats, they have 17 points.

On the other hand, KKR has been knocked out of the tounament, they are now placed on sixth in the points table with five wins and six defeats, they have 13 points.

RCB now only requires a point to officially qualify for the IPL knockout. RCB will next take on Sunrisers Hyderabad in a home fixture on Friday.

KKR's last clash of this IPL season will also be against Hyderabad on Sunday, at the Arun Jaitley Cricket Stadium, New Delhi.

Squads:Kolkata Knight Riders Squad: Rahmanullah Gurbaz(w), Sunil Narine, Ajinkya Rahane(c), Angkrish Raghuvanshi, Manish Pandey, Andre Russell, Rinku Singh, Ramandeep Singh, Vaibhav Arora, Varun Chakaravarthy, Harshit Rana, Anrich Nortje, Mayank Markande, Anukul Roy, Luvnith Sisodia, Spencer Johnson, Moeen Ali, Quinton de Kock, Venkatesh Iyer, Rovman Powell, Chetan Sakariya

Royal Challengers Bengaluru Squad: Jacob Bethell, Virat Kohli, Mayank Agarawal, Rajat Patidar(c), Jitesh Sharma(w), Tim David, Romario Shepherd, Krunal Pandya, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Lungi Ngidi, Yash Dayal, Suyash Sharma, Rasikh Dar Salam, Manoj Bhandage, Liam Livingstone, Swapnil Singh, Philip Salt, Mohit Rathee, Swastik Chikara, Abhinandan Singh, Nuwan Thushara, Josh Hazlewood.

- ANI

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Rahul S.
Heartbreaking for KKR fans! They played so well this season but rain gods had other plans. RCB lucked out big time today. Hope we get better drainage systems in our stadiums to prevent such disappointments. #IPL2025
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Priya M.
As a Bengaluru resident, this rain is getting ridiculous! Every year same story during IPL. BCCI should consider scheduling matches here earlier in the season. Feel bad for fans who bought expensive tickets 😔
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Vikram K.
KKR's exit is shocking! They were strong contenders. RCB getting through like this feels unfair - they should've at least tried for a 5-over match. IPL needs better rain rules. #NotFairPlay
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Ananya R.
So happy for RCB! 😍 After years of heartbreaks, finally some luck going our way. Kohli deserves this after his stellar performance this season. Ee sala cup namde! 🏆
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Suresh P.
The real losers are the fans who traveled to see this match. BCCI should compensate them somehow - maybe free tickets for next season? ₹3000 for watching rain is too much!
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Neha T.
Mixed feelings about this. While happy for RCB, cricket matches decided by weather aren't good for the sport. Maybe IPL should have reserve days for important matches like other tournaments do?

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