Bengaluru, May 18 — In a dramatic turn of events at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, incessant rain forced the abandonment of Match 58 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the ongoing Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season.
The no-result has had major ramifications on the playoff race. While Royal Challengers Bengaluru gained a crucial point that propelled them to the top of the IPL 2025 points table, it marked the end of the road for the defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders. With only one game left in the league phase and KKR unable to catch up on points, they have officially been knocked out of playoff contention.
KKR, who came into the match with slim hopes of qualification, needed a win to stay alive in the tournament. However, persistent showers throughout the evening left no window for even a shortened contest, much to the frustration of fans and players alike.
RCB, on the other hand, continue their dream run this season. With the extra point from the washout, they are now favorites to finish in the top two, securing an important advantage heading into the playoffs.
This marks a disappointing end to the campaign for Kolkata, who lifted the trophy last year but struggled to replicate their form in 2025. Their campaign was marred by inconsistency and untimely injuries, ultimately culminating in a premature exit from the tournament.
As the league stage nears its conclusion, the battle for the remaining playoff spots intensifies, but for KKR, the curtain has fallen on what has been a challenging title defense.