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RCB Playoff Qualification Scenario IPL 2025: IPL 2025 was suspended for a week due to tension between India and Pakistan. 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). Bangalore-Kolkata match is very much likely to rain (RCB vs kkr rain chances), so it is possible that the contest can be declared canceled due to bad weather. So let’s know that if the match of RCB and KKR is canceled, what will be the playoff equation?
RCB and KKR playoffs equation
Royal Challengers Bangalore currently have 16 points after 8 wins in 11 matches and have 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 canceled, then both teams will get one point each, which will make RCB and KKR points to 17 and 12 respectively.
It is very important for KKR to win this match to stay in the playoff race. If he lost against Bengaluru or the match was canceled, KKR would be out of the playoff race. On the other hand, in the event of cancellation of the match, the RCB will almost confirm the place in the playoffs. At the same time, if the RCB wins against Kolkata, then the place in his top-4 will be completely confirmed.
RCB vs kkr: Weather report
On May 17, 65 percent rainfall is expected in Bengaluru. Although the drainage system of Chinnaswamy Stadium is world class, but due to rain, the match of both teams can be declared canceled. This match will be played in the evening and at this time there can be electricity in the sky with rain in Bengaluru.
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