IPL 2025: Defending champs KKR eliminated after rain ruins must-win clash against RCB

New Delhi: Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) are out of the playoff race. The match to be played on Saturday was cancelled without any result. Rain was a hindrance in this match from the beginning, due to which the toss could not be done. After the match was cancelled, both teams were given one wicket each. RCB reached the top with 17 points while KKR is in sixth position with 12 points. However, its journey is over. At the same time, RCB’s hopes of a playoff are still alive.

KKR out of playoff race:
Talking about the 10 teams, KKR became the fourth team to get eliminated from the IPL 2025 campaign. Sunrisers Hyderabad (eighth), Rajasthan Royals (ninth) and Chennai Super Kings (10th) got eliminated earlier. RCB rose to the top after winning eight games in 12 games. It beat the Gujarat Titans, which has 16 points at its disposal. Punjab Kings are in third and fourth positions, respectively, with 15 and Mumbai Indians with 14 points. Delhi is in fifth place with 13 points.

Fans reached the Chinnaswamy Stadium wearing Kohli’s Test jersey:
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) fans reached Chinnaswamy Stadium wearing Test jersey in honor of Virat Kohli. Kohli recently bid farewell to his Test career and for this reason RCB fans decided to come to the stadium wearing Kohli’s number 18 jersey. IPL 2025 match was to be held between RCB and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), but the toss could not be held due to rain.

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