The restart of the Indian Premier League 2025 was washed out even before the toss as the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders match was abandoned due to heavy rain at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium on Saturday,

Kolkata Knight Riders’ title defence ended with a washout in Bengaluru knocking them out of IPL 2025. The tournament’s return after a break because of tensions between India and Pakistan was a wet one as heavy rains lashed the city.

Kolkata Knight Riders have taken 11 points from 12 matches in Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. The defending champions need massive favours from other teams to reach the playoffs.