Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK), the 68th match of Tata IPL 2024 is virtually a qualifier for the playoffs. The match needs to happen if RCB wants to qualify for the knockouts. On the other hand, if rain washes out the game then CSK will directly reach the playoffs. The weather department has not given us the good news as the match is most likely to get interrupted by rain. It could even washed away by the downpour.
IPL 2014, RCB vs CSK: Bengaluru Weather Forecast
The weather department has issued a severe rainfall alert in the Bengaluru for the next three days. It has already rained heavily today in Singasandra, which is only 14 kms away from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. The cloud cover has not left the sight of Bengaluru. Here is the hour wise rainfall chance today in the RCB vs CSK match.
- 7 PM- 40% Chance of Rain
- 8 PM- 80% Chance of Rain
- 9 PM- 70% Chance of Rain
- 10 PM- 70% Chance of Rain
- 11 PM- 70% Chance of Rain
- 12 AM- 60% Chance of Rain
- 1 AM- 60% Chance of Rain
Even the toss is expected to be delayed heavily as there is close to 100% chance of raining from 3 PM to 6 PM.
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In these conditions, a shorter match could ultimately take place through a miracle. However, a shorter match will make the odds of RCB’s qualification for the playoffs much more difficult than a complete 20 over match.
As of now, it has not rained at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. But the cloud cover is still looming over and a thunderstorm could happen at any time.
