Kolkata Knight Riders knocked out as IPL 2025 resumes with washout

The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) have been officially eliminated from the IPL 2025 playoffs after their crucial match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) was washed out due to persistent rain at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Not a single ball was bowled, and both teams were awarded one point each . The washout leaves KKR with 12 points from 13 matches. Even if they win their final league game, they can only reach 14 points with a maximum of six wins. However, several other teams have already surpassed this threshold, making it mathematically impossible for KKR to qualify for the playoffs . For RCB, the shared point brings their total to 17, placing them at the top of the table. However, they still need at least one more win from their remaining two matches to secure a spot in the playoffs . The match was highly anticipated, not just for its playoff implications but also as a tribute to Virat Kohli, who recently announced his retirement from Test cricket. Fans had planned a special tribute at the stadium, which was unfortunately dampened by the rain .