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The crucial IPL 2025 match between RCB and SRH has been moved from Bengaluru to Lucknow's Ekana Stadium due to persistent rain. RCB have already secured their playoff spot while SRH's disappointing season continues with elimination. The BCCI announced Mullanpur will host Qualifier 1 and Eliminator, while Ahmedabad's massive stadium gets Qualifier 2 and Final. This marks another weather-affected match after the abandoned RCB-KKR game last weekend.

Key Points: RCB vs SRH IPL 2025 match shifted to Lucknow due to Bengaluru rain

  • RCB-SRH match shifted from Bengaluru to Lucknow due to rain
  • Playoffs set for Mullanpur and Ahmedabad
  • RCB qualified with 17 points
  • SRH eliminated from tournament
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IPL 2025: RCB-SRH clash venue shifted to Lucknow from Hyderabad; playoffs to take place in Mullanpur, Ahmedabad

BCCI moves RCB-SRH clash to Lucknow, announces Mullanpur and Ahmedabad as playoff venues for IPL 2025 season

"The TATA IPL Match No. 65 between RCB and SRH has been relocated to Lucknow due to unfavourable weather conditions in Bengaluru - BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia"

New Delhi, May 20

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) on May 23 has been shifted from M. Chinnaswamy Staium to Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.

"The TATA IPL Match No. 65 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) has been relocated to the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, due to unfavourable weather conditions in Bengaluru," BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said in a statement.

RCB have already qualified for the playoffs with 17 points, and still have two matches to play. They are currently sitting in the second spot with eight wins, three losses and one no result.

On the other hand, the Hyderabad-based franchise have been eliminated from the ongoing 18th edition of the cash-rich league. They are currently placed at the eighth spot, with four wins, seven losses and a no result.

Earlier, the highly-anticipated clash between the Rajat Patidar-led side and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL 2025 was abandoned due to persistant rain in Bengaluru on Saturday.

As the match number 58 of the ongoing competition was abondone, the Knight Riders were 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.

The Board of Control for Criket in India (BCCI) on Tesday finalised two venues, Mullanpur and Amedabad for the IPL 2025 playoffs.

"After 70 action-packed league-stage matches filled with energy, drama, thrill, and entertainment; the spotlight will shift to the New PCA Stadium in New Chandigarh as it gears up to host the much-awaited Qualifier 1 - featuring the top-two ranked sides on Thursday, May 29th followed by an engrossing Eliminator clash on Friday, 30th May," Saikia asserted.

"The excitement will elevate further as Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, the world's largest cricket stadium in the world will host an electrifying Qualifier 2 and the grand Final. The Qualifier 2, to be played between the loser of Qualifier 1 and the winner of the Eliminator, will take place on Sunday, June 1st. The highly-anticipated summit clash, which will crown the winner of the 18th Season of TATA IPL, is set to be played on Tuesday, June 3rd," the statement concluded.

- ANI

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Rahul K.
As an RCB fan, I'm disappointed we won't get to see our team play at Chinnaswamy! 😔 But safety first - better to shift than have another abandoned match. Lucknow's pitch has been interesting this season though. #PlayBold
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Priya M.
Why is BCCI always favoring Ahmedabad for finals? Other cities deserve a chance too. Mumbai, Kolkata or even Chennai would be great venues for the big match. This centralization isn't good for cricket's growth across India.
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Vikram S.
Smart move by BCCI! Bengaluru rains have been unpredictable this season. Lucknow's stadium has excellent drainage system and better weather forecast. Hope we get a full match this time. SRH may be out but they can still play party poopers!
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Ananya T.
Excited to see Mullanpur getting playoffs! Punjab needed this boost after so many years. The new stadium looks world-class. Hope this brings more cricket to North India beyond Delhi. 🤞
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Suresh D.
As a neutral fan, I'm just happy we're getting uninterrupted cricket. Last week's abandoned match was heartbreaking for KKR fans. Weather disruptions ruin the tournament's momentum. Maybe IPL should consider scheduling matches better next season?
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Neha P.
The Ekana stadium in Lucknow has been a lucky charm for some teams this season! Maybe the change of venue will bring some excitement to what would have been a dead rubber after SRH's elimination. Still hoping for some big sixes from Patidar! 💥

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