Due to tension between india and Pakistan, IPL 2025 was suspended for a week. Now the tournament is starting again from May 17, the first match will be played between royal challengers Bangalore and kolkata Knight Riders (RCB vs KKR). There is a high chance of rain in the Bangalore-Kolkata match (RCB vs KKR Rain Chances), so it is possible that the match may be declared canceled due to bad weather. So let us know what will be the playoff equation if the match between RCB and KKR gets canceled?
RCB and KKR playoff equation
royal challengers Bangalore currently have 16 points after 8 wins in 11 matches and have to play three more matches in the league stage. On the other hand, kolkata Knight Riders have 11 points after 5 wins in 12 matches. If this match is cancelled, both the teams will get one point each, which will make RCB and KKR's points 17 and 12 respectively.
It is very important for KKR to win this match to stay in the playoff race. If it loses against Bangalore or the match is cancelled, then KKR will be out of the playoff race. On the other hand, in case the match is cancelled, RCB will almost secure a place in the playoffs. On the other hand, if RCB wins against kolkata, then its place in the top-4 will be completely confirmed.
RCB vs KKR: Weather Report
There is a 65 percent chance of rain in Bangalore on May 17. Although the drainage system of Chinnaswamy Stadium is world class, but due to rain, the match of both the teams can be declared cancelled. This match will be played in the evening and at this time there may be lightning in the sky along with rain in Bangalore.
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