New Delhi, May 18 -- The wait for the resumption of the Indian Premier League season 18 continues, as the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders was washed off due to rain on Friday. The heavy downpours at the Chinnaswamy Stadium have also dashed KKR's hopes of qualifying for the IPL 2025 playoffs, as they have amassed 12 points from 13 matches and can now accumulate a maximum of 14 points, even if they win their final IPL match of the season.

Meanwhile, RCB have moved to first position in the points table and require just one more win to comfortably secure a playoff berth.

They will next play the Sunrisers Hyderabad on 23 May and the Lucknow Super Giants on 27 May. With the playoff race tightening this year...