If the match between RCB and KKR is cancelled, who will benefit the most; Know the playoff equation

It appears to take longer for the Indian Premier League 2025 to resume. The match has not yet had its toss due to relentless rains in Bengaluru. But the drainage facility of the ground is such excellent that the match can be initiated in just 30 minutes once the rains stop. However, if it does not rain, who will suffer and who will benefit.

The Bangalore side stands in second position in the points table with 16 points from 11 matches, with 8 wins and 3 defeats. Conversely, for Kolkata Knight Riders, it's do-or-die. To date, the team has participated in 12 matches and has managed to garner just 11 points. In case of cancellation of the match, then it will have 12 points and can maximum gather 14 points, and in such a case, it will fall short for the playoffs. In such a case, if the match gets drawn, then it will be KKR's greatest loss, and today, the fourth IPL team will be out of the playoff run.

On the other hand, Bangalore already has 16 points and has been able to play only 11 matches. If this match is cancelled, then they will have 17 points in 12 matches, and this many points will be enough to take them to the playoffs. Even after this, Bangalore will have two matches left, and then they will compete for the top 2 in the upcoming match. In such a situation, if the match is cancelled, Bangalore will benefit.

If this match of IPL 2025 is cancelled, then this will be the third match that will fall prey to rain. Earlier, the match between Delhi Capitals and Sunrisers Hyderabad was cancelled, while Punjab Kings and Kolkata Knight Riders have not been able to play a single match each.