Defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders are knocked out of the playoff race after their must-win Indian Premier League 2025 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was abandoned due to persistent rain. RCB and KKR shared one point each after the conclusion of match No. 58 in the IPL 2025. The Rajat Patidar-led RCB jumped to the first position in the points table, with 17 points to their name. The Bengaluru-based franchise is just one win away from qualifying for the playoffs. Defending champions KKR, on the other hand, have been knocked out of the tournament. Ajinkya Rahane's KKR became the fourth side after Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad to be eliminated from the IPL 2025 edition. Earlier, the IPL 2025 was suspended for a week due to India-Pakistan border tensions. Before the resumption, 57 matches were played in season 18.
