The RCB vs KKR match was canceled on Saturday due to heavy rains in Bengaluru, after which Kolkata Knight Riders were out of the playoff race while Royal Challengers topped the Bangalore points table. In order to honor Virat Kohli, the fans reached the white jersey to see this match, but he became disappointed when the match had to be canceled without putting any ball. During the rains, such a view was seen in the sky, which all the fans were surprised to see. This video started becoming increasingly viral on social media.

On May 12, Virat Kohli announced his retirement from Test cricket. Many fans were disappointed with this as they bid farewell to Tests without playing Farewell matches. For this reason, the fans made a plan that in order to honor them, all the white jerseys will come and come to the stadium in the next match of RCB. Outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium, Kohli’s name started selling white jerseys. Fans were seen wearing white jersey in the stadium on Saturday, but luck was bad that he could not see his favorite player playing.

Group of birds draws attention

Fans were surprised when Virat Kohli was being honored in the sky by nature. Actually, a group of birds was flying over the Chinnaswamy stadium amid the rain, they were completely white and were circling over the stadium. After which the fans started saying that look, these white birds have also come to the stadium in honor of Kohli.

A group of white pigeons flying over chinnaswamy #Viratkohli pic.twitter.com/ji0qmtxnwu

– Anuj Tiwari (@criccrazyanuj) May 17, 2025

RCB reached IPL playoffs?

After the canceled match against KKR, RCB also got 1 point, after which it has come to the top of the table with 17 points. But his place in the playoffs has not been confirmed yet. If Rajasthan Royals will defeat Punjab Kings on Sunday or Gujarat Titans Delhi Capitals, then RCB’s place in the playoff will be confirmed. Otherwise, she will confirm the playoff ticket by winning her next match.

Virat Kohli is currently the highest run -scorer batsman for RCB, he has scored 505 runs in 11 matches. While Orange Cap holder Suryakumar Yadav is only 5 runs ahead of them.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma Reached Bengaluru: The remaining matches of the Indian Premier League season 18 start from 17 May. The first match is Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Kolkata Knight Riders, which will be played at M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore. For this match, Virat along with his wife Anushka Sharma reached the city on Thursday night.

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma have had to travel a lot in the last few days, this was their third flight in 3 days after retirement. An hour after the announcement of retirement from Test cricket on May 12, Virat Kohli reached Delhi from Mumbai, from here he went to see Vrindavan Premanand Maharaj Ji. Then returning to Mumbai, he left for Bengaluru on Thursday.

Virat looked quite stylish in black t -shirt, blue jeans, he also gave a new look to his hair before leaving for the city. Anushka Sharma was in white shirt and blue jeans.

Virat Kohli and @Anushkasharma Spotted at private airport today..
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,#Virushka #RCB #IPL2025 @imvkohli pic.twitter.com/fdcocctzuqv

– Virat_kohli_18_Club (@Kohlisensation) May 15, 2025

Virat Kohli involved in the orange cap race

Virat’s bat is spewing a lot of fire this season, he is only 5 runs away from the Orange Cap Holder. Virat Kohli has scored 505 runs in 11 matches with an average of 63.12. At present, Orange Cap is with Suryakumar Yadav, who has 510 runs in 12 matches. He will become an orange cap holder as soon as he scored 6 runs in the match to be held on Saturday.

Chances of rain in Bengaluru on 17 May

There is a possibility of heavy rains in Bengaluru on Saturday, 17 May. RCB is carefree amid the possibility of 70 percent rainfall because even if the match is canceled, the team will confirm its ticket for the playoffs. While Kolkata Knight Riders will be out of the playoffs.

RCB has won 8 in 11 matches played so far, 3 in 3 had to lose defeat. This team captained by Rajat Patidar with 16 points is in second place.

IPL Points Table 2025: Royal Challengers Bangalore defeated Chennai Super Kings by 2 runs in a thrilling match. The final 3 balls needed 6 runs to win, but Yash Dayal bowled well under pressure and gave RCB victory. With this victory, Rajat Patidar & Team has been 16 points and once again the team has come to number one in the points table. Has RCB qualified for IPL playoffs? If not, then how many marks a team needs to reach the playoffs. Let us tell you which team is in the points table right now.

Top 4 teams

This was RCB’s 8th win in 11 matches. The team has 16 points, its net run rate is +0.482. Mumbai Indians have slipped to second place, they have 14 points with 7 wins in 11 matches but their net run rate (+1.274) is better than RCB. Gujarat Titans is at number three and Punjab Kings fourth, they have 14 and 13 points respectively.

Strong contenders to reach LSG and DC playoffs

Delhi Capitals are currently at number five with 12 points, they have won 6 out of 10 matches. Lucknow Super Giants have 10 points, it is in sixth position. 4-4 matches of both teams are still left. Kolkata Knight Riders is at number seven, he has won 4 out of 10 matches and one of its matches has been canceled. KKR has 9 points.

Sunrisers Hyderabad is not officially out of the playoffs but its path has become very difficult now, with a necklace she will be out of the race. Hyderabad has won 3 out of 10 matches, it is at number nine in the table.

Has RCB qualified for IPL 2025?

No, Royal Challengers Bangalore has not qualified for IPL playoffs even with 16 points. Because right now there are 5 teams which can score 18 points. So she needs one more victory but even with 16 points she can reach the playoffs if the results of other teams come in her favor.

Teams out of IPL 2025 Playoffs race

Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals have officially dropped the IPL 2025 playoff race. The defeat against RCB on Saturday was CSK’s 9th defeat of this season, it has 4 points and is at the bottom of the table. Rajasthan has won only 3 in 11 matches, it is at number 8 in the list.