The match is not affected due to rain, so the BCCI has added some new rules for the remaining matches of IPL 2025. Kolkata Knight Riders are unhappy with this, they have also expressed their displeasure by writing a letter to the BCCI in this regard. The team believes that if this rule had been implemented earlier, their match against RCB would not have been canceled on 17 May. Let us tell you that due to the cancellation of this match, KKR was out of the playoff race.

For the remaining 9 league matches of IPL 2025, the BCCI had made a change in the playing condition, which began with the CSK vs Rajasthan Royals match on Tuesday. Under this, additional 60 minutes have been given to complete the match now. Kolkata Knight Riders wrote a letter to the BCCI, raising questions about increasing the match duration.

According to the report of ESPN Cricinfo, in the email sent to the franchise on Tuesday, the Chief Operating Officer of the IPL Hemang Amin said, “The decision to give additional minutes was taken because many matches are at risk of being affected by many matches due to early monsoon.

KKR Chief Executive Officer Venki Mysore questioned the time of the verdict and asked if the RCB vs KKR match could be amended in Bengaluru after the resumption of the IPL on 17 May, which was canceled due to rain. Mysore said in its email, “Although these mid-seas changes in the rules may be necessary under the circumstances, more stability can be expected in the way such changes to implement such changes.”

The IPL 2025 event was postponed on 8 May amidst India Pakistan tension, after which it was resumed from 17 May. The first match was RCB vs KKR in Bengaluru. To give a tribute to Virat Kohli, the fans had arrived here in the white jersey but a ball could not be bowled due to rain.

From 8.30 pm, the over started decreasing and the cut-off time was 10.56 pm, but due to continuous drizzle, the match was canceled at 10.26 pm. The teams got one point each, and became the fourth team to be out of the KKR playoff race. But if KKR won the match, it would remain in the race.

We are saddened by being out of IPL race

Mysore said that if an additional two hours were available in that match, then there could have been a possibility of 5-5 overs. He said that when the IPL 2025 resumed, it was clear that the first match of KKR vs RCB on 17 May could be interrupted due to rain in Bengaluru. Rain was forecast.

“The cancellation of this match eliminated the possibility of KKR reaching the playoffs. Such ad hoc decisions and inconsistency of implementing them are not appropriate for this level tournament. I am sure you also understand why we are sad.”

Teams out of IPL 2025 playoff race

1. Chennai Super Kings
2. Rajasthan Royals
3. Sunrisers Hyderabad
4. Kolkata Knight Riders
5. Lucknow Super Giants

Teams qualified in IPL 2025 playoffs

1. Gujarat Titans
2. Royal Challengers Bangalore
3. Punjab kings

Abhishek sharma and digvesh rathi fight: On Monday, there was a fight between Abhishek Sharma and Digvesh Rathi in Lucknow, it became so big that the umpire had to come to stop the two players, despite both of them attacked each other. The controversy had increased considerably, although both the players are sensible and will not spoil their career by scramble, but had reached here. Rishabh Pant pulled his bowler and pacified him. In this match, Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Lucknow Super Giants by 6 wickets.

Lucknow Super Giants scored a good score of 205 runs with the help of Michelle Marsh (65), Aidan Marakram (61), Nicholas Puran (45). In response, Abhishek Sharma gave his team a sharp start, he played a wonderful innings of 59 runs in 20 balls with the help of 6 sixes and 4 fours. The innings of Ishaan Kishan (35) and then Henrik Klassen (47) won Hyderabad with 6 balls remaining.

Why was there a fight between Abhishek and Digvesh?

While other bowlers were being beaten on one side, Digvesh Rathi was proving to be economical. He dismissed Abhishek Sharma on the third ball of the 8th over, who scored 59 runs in 20 balls. After this important wicket, Digvesh Rathi celebrated his notebook, for which he has to suffer 2 times. However, before this celebration, Digvesh had also indicated Abhishek to go out, and Abhishek probably became very angry with this.

There was a sharp debate between the two, Abhishek started coming back to the bowler. Digvesh was also constantly saying something, the players were making him silent with him. The umpire also had to come in the middle, during which Rishabh Pant came and pulled Digvesh and explained to him. Abhishek angrily went out pointing to him.

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After the match, both of them joined hands

Earlier, Abhishek Sharma hit 4 sixes in 4 consecutive balls in Ravi Bishnoi’s over. After the match was over, Digvesh and Abhishek shook hands and there was some conversation between the two. The BCCI vice -president was also seen listening to both of them.

Lucknow out of IPL playoff race

Rishabh Pant’s team was a strong contender to reach the playoffs, but after losing 4 consecutive matches, the team was ruled out of this race. Pant was the most expensive player in IPL history but his performance this season was very disappointing. He has scored only 135 runs in 12 innings. Prior to this team, Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, Sunrisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders were out of the playoff race.

IPL Points Table 2025: 49 matches have been played in the 18th season of the Indian Premier League, in the match held on Wednesday, Punjab Kings defeated Chennai Super Kings by 4 wickets. CSK, captained by MS Dhoni, has become the first team, which has officially dropped from the playoff race this season. For the second consecutive time, CSK has not been able to make a place in the playoffs.

Royal Challengers Bangalore, captained by Rajat Patidar, topped the points table, have won 7 out of 10 matches and 3 have lost. His net run rate is +0.521.

Punjab Kings reached second place

Punjab Kings have reached second place in the points table with defeating CSK on Wednesday. He has won 6 out of 10 matches, while one of his matches was canceled. The team’s net run rate with 13 points is +0.1999. At number three is Mumbai Indians, who won 6 out of 10 matches. MI, captained by Hardik Pandya, is better than RCB’s net run rate (+0.899).

Gujarat Titans is at number four. This team, captained by Shubman Gill, has won 6 out of 9 matches. His net run rate is +0.748. These four teams are strong contenders for reaching the playoffs, but now Delhi Capitals are fighting firmly for Lakhkhanau Super Giants Top 4.

DC, LSG and KKR also involved in fighting

Delhi Capitals is at number five in the points table, it has won 6 out of 10 matches and also has 12 points. However, his net run rate (+0.362) is less than Mumbai and Gujarat. The sixth place is Lucknow Super Giants, who have won 5 out of 10 matches. Both these teams are also a strong contender to reach the playoffs, while it is important for Kolkata Knight Riders to win every match now.

KKR has won 4 out of 10 matches, now if she wins all the matches then it can have 17 points. If the team loses even a match, then it will have to depend on other teams, KKR is 7th in the table.

Difficult for RR and SRH

Rajasthan Royals have won only 3 matches out of 10, it is at number 8 in the table. If a single match is lost from here, the team will be out of the playoff race. Sunrisers Hyderabad have won 3 out of 9 matches and they have to win every match to reach the playoffs and also take care of the net run rate. Pat Cummins Hyderabad team, which reached the final last year, can now win all the matches and reach a maximum of 16 points.

Teams out of IPL 2025 Playoffs race

Currently, Chennai Super Kings, which is out of the playoff race of IPL 2025. CSK, captained by Dhoni, has won 2 out of 10 matches and has lost 8.