Rain Forces IPL Venue Changes, KKR Eliminated

Persistent heavy rain in Bengaluru led to the abandonment of the IPL 2025 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), with both teams awarded one point. This result confirmed RCB's position at the top of the table with 17 points and eliminated KKR from playoff contention, ending their title defense. KKR's season was marked by inconsistent performances and strategic errors, with Aaron Finch notably criticizing their underuse of Andre Russell and multiple missed opportunities. Due to ongoing adverse weather, IPL organizers have moved upcoming matches from Bengaluru to Lucknow, and the final will now be played in Ahmedabad. RCB has announced full ticket refunds for the abandoned match. The unexpected weather has disrupted the schedule and intensified the competition for remaining playoff spots.