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How RCB vs CSK Washout Could Force Virat Kohli And Co To Play IPL 2025 Eliminator

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Virat Kohli and the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2025 [Source: AP Photos]Virat Kohli and the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in IPL 2025 [Source: AP Photos]

The Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to take on their rivals of the southern derby in the IPL, Chennai Super Kings. The two teams will meet in the 52nd game of the IPL 2025 at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. 

The home team are currently stationed at the third spot in the points table with seven wins in 10 matches and 14 points under their belt. The Rajat Patidar-led side would be confident of playing their best cricket against a visibly weak and underperforming CSK team to pick up the two points and climb up the ladder. However, as it stands the weather might play a spoil sport during this game. 

So, let us examine the impact of a washout on RCB's qualification scenario - 

The One-Point Disadvantage

If the RCB vs CSK match at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium gets washed out then Virat Kohli and his team would move to 15 points with three games remaining for them in the league stage. While this does not harm their play-off qualification chances, this single point can see them battling for the third place in the points table. With Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans having favourable fixtures left in the league stage, RCB might have to play the Eliminator because of this one point loss. 

Numbers Game Suggests Third Position

Mathematical projections and the law of averages suggest that there is a realistic chance of RCB finishing third in the points table. If RCB lose even a singe game of their remaining three matches after the CSK encounter, then they would finish at 19. On the other hand, Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans will still have chance to go past the 19 point mark and finish the league stage with 20 points. 

This would mean that RCB will have to play in the Eliminator without the safety net and would have to win three consecutive games to lift win their maiden IPL title.

Clouds Loom On RCB Fan Expectations

RCB fans need to prepare themselves to see their team going through the tough test of the Eliminator if rain plays spoil sport in today's encounter. Although, mathematical possibilities still prevail of a top two finish, one minor slip up might see them losing the safety net. The silver lining from these dark clouds? RCB can shut their critics and show championship resilience ending an 18 year drought.