Rain Forces Abandonment of IPL 2025 Match Between RCB and KKR
Match Abandoned Due to Heavy Rain
The highly anticipated IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium was called off due to heavy rainfall. As soon as the news broke, social media platforms, particularly Twitter, were flooded with fans expressing their disappointment, sharing humorous memes, and hoping for a rescheduled match. Despite no play occurring, the online presence of fans highlighted the unyielding excitement surrounding the IPL.
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49 PIGEONS!!! TRIBUTE TO RCB https://t.co/nmR3IuzApD pic.twitter.com/j38vmI1JWk
โ Ashok (@Cricvizanalys) May 17, 2025
A GROUP OF WHITE PIGEONS FLYING OVER CHINNASWAMY ๐ค pic.twitter.com/3g7BaYXdpn
โ Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 17, 2025
ABD & Virat if RCB win the IPL https://t.co/LTlOd8BYQc pic.twitter.com/kuZPZO7PAb
โ Tackle From Behind (@tacklefromb) May 17, 2025
๐จ ABD IS COMING TO INDIA. ๐จ
โ Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) May 17, 2025
AB De Villiers said, "if RCB makes it to the Final, I'll be there at the stadium. Nothing will give me more pleasure than to lift that trophy with Virat Kohli. I've tried that for many many years (smiles)". pic.twitter.com/XSR5EmpaJv
Virat ko miss kia, par jersey ne bill bhar dia๐ ๐ #ViratKohli #RCBvsKKR #RCB #chinnaswamystadium pic.twitter.com/sEuc6rIhTA
โ Sarcasm (@sarcastic_us) May 17, 2025
RCB fans today #RCBvsKKR pic.twitter.com/UT1dK4NqeU
โ Rajabets ๐ฎ๐ณ๐ (@rajabetsindia) May 17, 2025
Rcb fans with white jersey in chinnaswamy pic.twitter.com/bThU5N6aRY
โ Chenchu Babu (@ChenchuBabu13) May 17, 2025
Impact of the Rainout on the Teams
The match's cancellation resulted in both Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru receiving one point each. This outcome allowed RCB to ascend to the top of the points table, bringing them closer to playoff qualification. Conversely, the washout dashed KKR's slim chances of making it to the playoffs after a challenging season. While fans were eager for the match to proceed, the weather had other plans, leaving cricket enthusiasts with yet another unexpected twist.