Persistent rain in Bengaluru led to the abandonment of the highly anticipated match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Kolkata Knight Riders, dashing KKR's playoff hopes. RCB, however, gained a point, boosting their position at the top of the table and virtually securing their playoff berth. The washout disappointed fans eager to celebrate Virat Kohli's Test retirement.
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