A sea of red turned blue on May 17, as rain gods ruled the night at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium. The much-anticipated clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in IPL 2025 never took off. Not a single delivery was bowled, leaving fans drenched and dejected. But RCB has now offered a silver lining—full ticket refunds.
The franchise took to social media to announce its reimbursement plan for the rained-out fixture. For those who purchased tickets online, the process is seamless. A full refund will be credited directly to the original payment source within 10 working days. RCB clarified,
“All valid ticket holders will receive refunds due to the match’s abandonment. Online purchases will be automatically reversed.”
However, fans who braved queues and bought tickets from physical counters will need to return the original printed tickets to the respective outlets for a refund. The management emphasized that complimentary passes will not be eligible under this policy. And in case the refund doesn’t reflect by May 31, fans can raise a query by emailing with their booking details.
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While fans were left high and dry, the points table shifted quietly behind the scenes. With no result possible, the points were shared. The Rajat Patidar-led RCB benefited most, soaring to the top of the standings with 17 points from 12 games. For Kolkata, it marked the end of the road.
Ajinkya Rahane’s side now sits at the seventh position, languishing with 12 points from 13 games. They have officially bowed out of the playoff race, joining Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Royals, and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the elimination pile.
Despite the washed-out affair, RCB’s prompt action to refund their loyal supporters has earned appreciation. In a tournament often marred by uncertainties, a gesture of goodwill still holds value—and RCB has delivered it with grace.
