Sports: Guwahati witnessed nature’s decisive intervention in the Indian Premier League as the 58th match, scheduled for May 17th, was abandoned due to persistent rainfall. The downpour, which began around 6 PM and continued unabated, prevented even the toss from taking place, ultimately leading officials to call off the game at 10:24 PM.
The single point earned from the washout proved significant for Royal Challengers Bengaluru. They now stand with 17 points after 12 matches, placing them at the top of the league table, just ahead of Gujarat Titans who have 16 points. A victory in either of their remaining two encounters – a home game against Sunrisers Hyderabad on May 23rd and an away fixture against Lucknow Super Giants on May 27th – will secure their spot in the coveted IPL playoffs.
Conversely, the washout officially ended the playoff aspirations for the defending champions, Kolkata Knight Riders. With 11 points from 13 matches, even a win in their final league game against Sunrisers Hyderabad would only elevate their total to 15 points, an insufficient tally to qualify for the knockout stage. This result marks a disappointing conclusion to what has been a challenging season for the Knight Riders.
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