Gujarat Titans` hopes of qualifying for the Indian Premier League play-offs was dashed on Monday as rain washed out their must-win match against Kolkata Knight Riders here without a ball being bowled. It meant KKR were assured of a top two finish with 19 points from 13 games and a place in the Qualifier 1. GT, the last year`s runners-up and 2022 champions, are out of the play-off race, garnering 11 points from 13 matches.

The toss didn`t happen at scheduled time of 7 pm due to incessant lightning, which was followed by slight drizzle that became heavier as time passed by. The cut-off time was 10:56 PM for a five-over contest but the official decided to abandon the match, a first in this IPL, because of the consistently intensifying rain and wet outfield. "It is a big achievement for us. The chat before the game (vs GT) was about not letting up, turning up with the right attitude.