RCB vs KKR: If the match between Bengaluru and Kolkata is washed out due to rain, then who will get the most benefit? Know the rules

The match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders will be played today in IPL 2026. On one hand, RCB would like to almost secure a place in the playoffs by reaching the magical figure of 16 points, on the other hand, if Kolkata wants to keep the playoff hopes alive, it will have to defeat Bengaluru at any cost. This match is to be played in Raipur, where there is a possibility of rain on Wednesday. If this match gets washed out in the rain, then know how big a blow it can be to the playoff hopes of both the teams.

There is a forecast of rain in Raipur during the day, but strong winds may blow during the match, but there is very little chance of rain. Therefore, there will be a possibility of the full 40 over match being played between Bengaluru and Kolkata.

If the match is washed out due to rain…

If the match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Kolkata Knight Riders is washed out due to rain, then both the teams will get one point each. In such a situation, Bengaluru will have 15 points in 12 matches, on the other hand, Kolkata will have 10 points. If this happens, RCB will remain at second position in the points table, while Kolkata will move to seventh position with the gain of one place.

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Will KKR be out?

If today’s match is canceled due to rain, Bengaluru will have 15 points, after which it will have to play 2 more matches. After that, if RCB registers even one win in the next 2 matches, then it will be almost certain that they will go to the playoffs with 17 points. If it wins both the matches, it can get 19 points.

Kolkata’s problems may increase if the match against Bengaluru is cancelled. If we look at the current situation, KKR team can reach maximum 17 points. 16 points is considered to be the magic number by which the team secures a place in the playoffs.

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