Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to take on Chennai Super Kings in a high-profile Indian Premier League clash on Saturday, May 18. Set to take place at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, it is a virtual knockout match as the two teams contest for the coveted IPL playoffs clash.
However, rain is likely to play spoilsport. According to the weather forecast, humidity will be high in Bengaluru on Saturday and there is an 80 per cent chance of rain in the evening.
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It might throw a spanner in the works for the home side, who have played themselves into terrific form. After losing seven of the first eight matches, RCB has won five matches in a row to stay in contention for qualification.
Meanwhile, defending champions CSK have been inconsistent this IPL season. Though they suffered defeat to Gujarat Titans on Friday, CSK were able to stay in the qualification bracket by beating in-form Rajasthan Royals on Sunday.
Bengaluru latest weather forecast ahead of RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 match
Heavy downpours are expected on the evening of the big clash between RCB and CSK with average temperature around 24°C and humidity at around 75-80%.
Let's take a look at the hourly temperatures and probability of rainfall in Bengaluru on matchday (all times are in IST).
- 7 PM: 24°C (80% chance of rain)
- 8 PM: 24°C (80% chance of rain)
- 9 PM: 23°C (70% chance of rain)
- 10 PM: 23°C (70% chance of rain)
- 11 PM: 23°C (80% chance of rain)
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What happens if RCB vs CSK is washed out?
In case the match is washed out due to rain, RCB and CSK will be given a point each.
If play is possible after a significant rain delay, the DLS method will be used to determine adjusted targets for the chasing side, to complete the match.
If the team batting second cannot play five overs after the additional hour, after the designated end of match time (set at 10:50pm) then the game will be a "no result".
Is there a reserve day for RCB vs CSK match?
Unfortunately, there are no reserve days for league stage matches.
Who will qualify for the playoffs if RCB vs CSK is washed out?
The RCB vs CSK clash is crucial to the qualification race.
Only two teams, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, have confirmed their playoffs spots so far. Table toppers KKR are sitting pretty with 19 points in 13 matches, while RR have earned 16 points in 12 matches.
CSK are currently placed third with 14 points. They have won seven of the 13 matches played so far and the match against RCB will be their last of IPL 2024. In case of a washout, they will finish with 15 points, which will be enough for them to seal a playoff berth.
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However, it is a must-win game for RCB. Despite a poor start, the Faf Du Plessis-led side have been able to give teams a scare at the business end of the tournament and score five wins in a row. But they are placed sixth on the leaderboard currently with 12 points from 13 games. A win over CSK will take them in the top-four bracket with 15 points, but a 'no-result' will see them finish at 13 points.
Sunrisers Hyderabad are at No 4 on the IPL table with 14 points from 12 matches. They have two more games to go, and have to win just one of them to ensure a playoffs berth.
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