What is the cut off time for RCB vs PBKS match?

by · Inside Sport India

Discover the official cut-off times for the RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 match, including adjustments for rain delays and reduced-over scenarios.

The Indian Premier League 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium on Friday faced a delay due to rain.

The toss, originally set for 7 PM IST, was postponed as a light drizzle persisted. Consequently, the match, which was supposed to begin at 7:30 PM IST, also saw a delayed start.

What is the cut off time for RCB vs PBKS match?

10:54 PM IST has been designated as the official cut-off time for RCB vs PBKS match.

As per IPL playing rules, a match that begins at 7:30 PM IST is scheduled to end by 10:50 PM IST. Additionally, teams are given up to 60 minutes of extra time to complete the game if needed. Therefore, the approximate cut-off time for conducting a five-over match is around 10:50 PM IST.

What will happen if RCB vs PBKS match get washed out?

If play isn’t possible due to weather conditions, there won’t be a reserve day since it’s a group stage fixture. In that case, the match will be called off as a ‘No Result’, and both RCB and PBKS will share a point each. RCB will move up to second place, while Shreyas Iyer’s side will climb to third, with net run rates for both teams remaining unchanged.