In an unpredicted turn of events, the 63rd match of IPL ended with crushing Gujarat Titans’ hopes of reaching the Indian Premier League playoffs because the match against Kolkata Knight Riders was abandoned due to rain, without a single ball bowled. Consequently, KKR secured a top-two finish with 19 points from 13 matches, booking a spot in Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, GT, last year’s runners-up and 2022 champions, are officially out of playoff contention, managing only 11 points from 13 games.
The toss, initially set for 7 pm, faced delays due to persistent lightning, followed by a light drizzle that grew heavier with time. Despite a cutoff time of 10:56 PM for a potential five-over contest, officials called off the match due to worsening rain and a waterlogged outfield, marking a first in this IPL season.
In the current standings, Rajasthan Royals claim the second spot with 16 points from 12 matches, while defending champions Chennai Super Kings secure third place with 14 points from 13 games. Sunrisers Hyderabad holds fourth place with 14 points from 12 matches, followed by Royal Challengers Bangalore in fifth place with 12 points from 13 games.
