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IPL 2026 RCB vs KKR Rain Latest Update: In the 57th match of IPL 2026, the teams of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders will face each other at the Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium in Raipur. Rain in Raipur seems to be making the competition difficult. Due to rain and wet ground, the toss could not be held at the right time for the match i.e. 7:00.
Due to rain, the entire ground has become wet, which will take time to dry. The start time of the match has come. The toss for the match will take place at 8:30. The match will start after 15 minutes i.e. at 8:45. The match will start late by 1 hour 15 minutes. This update has been issued by IPL. The thing to note is that despite the late start of the match, no reduction has been made in the overs. The match will be played for 20-20 overs only.
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Toss at 8.30 PM
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It is necessary to have a match of 5-5 overs
Let us tell you that according to the rules, to get the result of the match, it is necessary to have a match of at least 5-5 overs. If rain interferes in the match again, then the minimum overs rule can also be adopted. If even a 5-5 overs match is not possible, then the match will be cancelled. In this situation both the teams will be given 1 point each.
KKR’s match has already been affected by rain earlier in the season.
The match between Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings was scheduled for 6 April at Eden Gardens. This match was canceled due to rain, after which both the teams were given 1 point each.
KKR’s problems will increase if the match is canceled
If it rains again and the match is canceled due to rain, then it may be very difficult for Kolkata Knight Riders to make it to the playoffs. At present the team has played 10 league matches, out of which it has won 4. Have faced defeat in 5. The remaining 1 match remained inconclusive due to rain. The team has 9 points. If this match is cancelled, then KKR will have 10 points after 11 matches. In this situation, the team will have to win the remaining three league matches to get a place in the playoffs.
Also read: RCB vs KKR Rain: If the match between Bengaluru and Kolkata is canceled due to rain, then how will the playoff be decided? Know the rules
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