KKR is sixth in the points table with 11 points and a net running speed of +0.193, with 5 of the 12 games won. RCB is in second place with 16 points and a net running speed of +0.482, with 8 wins from 11 games.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are ready to collide in match no. 58 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Saturday 17 May in the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. However, the competition is confronted with the impending threat of heavy rainfall, which may lead to its cancellation.
If rain disrupts the game and the game is left without results, the consequences for both teams would be important. KKR would be officially eliminated from the tournament and at the ranks of Chennai Super Kings (CSK), Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Rajasthan Royals (RR), who have already been eliminated.
Currently, KKR occupies the sixth position in the point table, with 11 points and a net running speed of +0.193, which have so far achieved five victories from their 12 games.
An abandoned match would give RCB one point and push them back to the top of the table. However, this alone would not be a guarantee for a play -off berth; They have to win a victory to solidify their place in the top four.
RCB is currently in second place with 16 points and a net running speed of +0.482, thanks to eight victories from 11 games. Although they were out of road races this season, winning victories in all their away games, they have struggled at home and only manage one victory of three games. In particular, RCB triumphed KRK by seven wickets in the season opener in Eden Gardens.
With regard to the weather forecast for Saturday, cloudy skies are expected during the competition, with a chance of 60-75 percent on rain and possible thunderstorms that are expected between 8 p.m. and 9 p.m.
With seven teams that are still fighting for four Playoff places, the competition becomes intensifying as the competition approaches its last phases. While KKR de IPL title has claimed three times – in 2012, 2014 and 224, RCB still has to capture the coveted trophy.
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