Is the match between RCB and punjab canceled due to rain? What will be the impact on the playoffs; Know who will benefit.
IPL RCB vs PBKS: The toss has not been done yet due to rain at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Both the teams currently have 8-8 points and have a chance to go to the top of the points table.
IPL RCB vs PBKS
In the 34th match of the indian Premier League 2025, royal challengers Bangalore (RCB) and punjab Kings (PBKS) are going to face off. Both the teams are in the top 4 with 8-8 points in the points table. At present, the toss has not been done due to rain. In such a situation, if the rain does not stop and the match is canceled, then which team will get the benefit?
What will happen if the match is canceled
If the match between royal challengers Bangalore and punjab Kings is canceled at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, then both the teams will get one point each. royal challengers Bangalore is above punjab Kings in the points table due to a better net run rate. Currently, RCB is third and Punjab is fourth in the points table.
If the match is canceled due to rain, then both the teams will have 9-9 points. This will bring RCB to second and punjab to third place in the points table. However, if the match takes place, then both the teams will have a chance to reach the top of the table with 10 points. If the result of the match comes out, then both the teams will also have a chance to get closer to the playoffs.
The team that wins today's match will be at the top of the points table
Delhi Capitals is currently at the top. delhi has topped the points table with 5 wins in 6 matches, but their net run rate is lower than punjab and Bangalore. In such a situation, whichever team wins between RCB and punjab will come on top due to the net run rate.
Punjab Kings created history by defending the lowest score in the history of IPL in their last match. RCB star batsman virat kohli will be in special focus in today's match as he has scored 1030 runs against punjab Kings so far, which is the most runs scored for RCB while playing against PBKS.
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