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Royal Challengers Bengaluru approached significantly closer to fixing a place in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 The playoffs after the incessant rain caused the abandonment of their long -awaited shock versus Kolkata Knight Riders At M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday (May 17).
Royal Challengers Bengaluru Edge closer to Playoffs despite washing
Despite the hopeful wait and several inspections, party officials left without a call for a party. The disappointment became apparent between players and viewers, especially given the high bets on the device. Although a single ball was not dumped due to continuous rainfall, the unique point obtained by washing brought the RCB account to 17 points from 12 games, placing them firmly at the top of the point table.
With two remaining league games, the equation is now simple for the Bengaluru side, only one victory will be enough to guarantee their passage to the eliminated rounds. RCB is expected to face Sunrisers Hyderabad, WHO have already been eliminated from the playoff containment, on May 23 at home, followed by a distance device against the LuckNow Super Giants May 27. The consistency of the team, reinforced by a powerful line of battles and a resurface bowling attack, has kept them in the form of command when the league enters its final phase.
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Kolkata Knight Riders eliminated from Playoff IPL 2025 containment
In contrast to Bengaluru’s upward trajectory, KKR defending champions saw that their defense of the title officially ended with the result of washing. The single point added to their total leaves 11 points out of the 13 games, and even a victory in their final league match against SRH would only take them to 14 points, much less than the necessary cut for a playoff place. The KKR 2025 campaign, marked by inconsistency and lost opportunities, never gained momentum. Despite the brilliance flashes in individual performances, the team failed to get enough victories to challenge the best contenders. The result of the rain serves as a symbolic close to its crazy campaign, emphasizing a season that never met the expectations after the victory of the 2024 title. With nothing more than pride in playing its final departure, KKR will try to reconstruct for next season.
This is how fans react:
Too bad you have to end like this @KkRiders. They had times when they could have taken, but they couldn’t join it.
– Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 17, 2025
A disappointing end of the season to defend the KKR champions. Hopefully they bounce stronger next year.
RCB, has an invisible “q” in front, is about to be presented at any time, according to other party results.– Irfan Pathan (@irfanpathan) May 17, 2025
Truly bewildering to see that fans appear in white to honor @imvkohliThe notable test legacy. A simple but powerful tribute to a player who inspired a generation and raised the size of the red ball cricket in India. #Viratkohli pic.twitter.com/xg2abwcbno
– Dr. Sanjiv Goenka (@drsanjivgoenka) May 17, 2025
Then the knights will not be kind. We come with intent: to dominate, destroy and lift this trophy. 🏆
Kkr forever! 💜#Amikkr @KkRiders @Iamsrk @Iam_juhi
– Abhijit Jagtap (@iamabhijit) May 17, 2025
Our heart goes out to @KkRiders – A hard and sad start for last year’s champions. They would have done less if they had come down fighting. As @RCBTWEETSYou don’t have to celebrate too much: Luck played a bigger role than fighting your Playoff entry. #Kkr #Rcb @Ipl
– 🄱🄳🄰🅂 (@dasbagoo) May 17, 2025
And this is the end of KKR’s trip #IPL2025
Rcb to the playoffs with 17 points#Rcbvkkr pic.twitter.com/3bekw6pahc
– Abhijeet ♞ (@theyorterball) May 17, 2025
Shouted.#Rcbvkkr
– Saurabh Malhotra (@malhotrasaurabh) May 17, 2025
All this to see -rain for 3 hours pic.twitter.com/repdg5hwkq
– Heisenberg ☢ (@internetotpire) May 17, 2025
Champions Defending Kolkata Knight Riders are officially out of the Playoff IPL 2025 race.#Criclet # #IPL2025 #Rcbvkkr pic.twitter.com/0DQAzaqzbl
– crickettimes.com (@Crickettimeshq) May 17, 2025
Disappointed!
I could only share one point each night. 🌧️ pic.twitter.com/KDMLTTQPRZ
– Royal Challengers Bengaluru (@RCBTweets) May 17, 2025
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