"Rain rain go away, supporting rain in Bengaluru today" - RCB, MI fans show mixed reactions to rains ahead of RCB vs GT match in playoffs race

Cricket fans have expressed amused reactions to the rain showers in Bengaluru ahead of the final league fixture of IPL 2023 between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Gujarat Titans (GT) on Sunday, May 21.

RCB's last game of the season is scheduled at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. The match has the utmost significance for Faf du Plessis' men in their hopes to qualify for the playoffs.

RCB were fourth on the points table by the end of Saturday with 14 points from 13 matches. However, Mumbai Indians registered a thumping eight-wicket triumph against Sunrisers Hyderabad in Mumbai on Sunday and pushed RCB to fifth.

The victory of Rohit Sharma's men not only eliminated Rajasthan Royals from the playoffs race but also forced RCB into a do-or-die situation against defending champions Gujarat Titans.

RCB's challenge is not only to overcome the Titans juggernaut but also the unfavourable weather conditions in Bengaluru. Since Sunday afternoon, the Silicon Valley of India observed drizzles in major parts of the city, including Cubbon Park, where the M.Chinnaswamy stadium is located.

The rain showers resulted in a wet outfield at the venue, and hence the toss was delayed despite the rain subsiding.

Many RCB and MI fans had mixed reactions to the rain showers before the game. Let's check some of them below :

Prateek Sharma

@prateeek5harma

Relax guys I'm doing my best to send rain god back at Bengaluru.... I got this. 🏼

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Relax guys I'm doing my best to send rain god back at Bengaluru.... I got this. 👍🏼 https://t.co/lVVNaJKRVo

#FAN

@Sarcastic__Raj

It's not safe in Bengaluru ( due to heavy rain ) . I request authorities to cancel the #RCBvGT match in chinnaswamy considering the safety of players and thousands of spectators . twitter.com/ANI/status/166…

ANI

@ANI

Karnataka | An old building collapsed in Vidyaranyapura in Bengaluru after heavy rains lashed the city. No casualties were reported.

(Photo: Civil defence dept) twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

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Karnataka | An old building collapsed in Vidyaranyapura in Bengaluru after heavy rains lashed the city. No casualties were reported.

(Photo: Civil defence dept) twitter.com/i/web/status/1… https://t.co/0DbbIdxq5m

It's not safe in Bengaluru ( due to heavy rain ) . I request authorities to cancel the #RCBvGT match in chinnaswamy considering the safety of players and thousands of spectators . twitter.com/ANI/status/166…

Hello World

@Iamtrader747

@unknown_6428 @Dark_Themee @firebal_ind @DRS_kaa_baap @Kempegowdashai @Bnglrweatherman @mufaddal_vohra @RCBTweets @gujarat_titans @NammaBengaluroo @0RRCA No rain today anymore..trust my Bengaluru experience of 5 years

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@unknown_6428 @Dark_Themee @firebal_ind @DRS_kaa_baap @Kempegowdashai @Bnglrweatherman @mufaddal_vohra @RCBTweets @gujarat_titans @NammaBengaluroo @0RRCA No rain today anymore..trust my Bengaluru experience of 5 years😌😉😉😉😉😉😉😉😉

pixelography

@pixelo_graphy

Rain in Bengaluru is blessing in Disguise for Mumbai!
#MumbaiMeriJaan

Rain in Bengaluru is blessing in Disguise for Mumbai!
#MumbaiMeriJaan ❤️

Neha Sharma

@imneha30

Good news for RCB:-

Rain has stopped in Bengaluru & players are started practicing.
#RCBvGT

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Good news for RCB:-

Rain has stopped in Bengaluru & players are started practicing.
#RCBvGT

Troll Enku

@trollenku

It's raining heavily in Bengaluru.

RCB fans: Ambani threw electrified sand and silver iodide from an aeroplane to cause rain today to cancel this match.

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It's raining heavily in Bengaluru.

RCB fans: Ambani threw electrified sand and silver iodide from an aeroplane to cause rain today to cancel this match.

morningstar

@thesiddheshh

boys in blue and gold did it!! now i just hope bengaluru me rain nahi rukni chahiye

boys in blue and gold did it!! now i just hope bengaluru me rain nahi rukni chahiye

Sahana Korlahalli

@SahanaKorlahal1

@ameya91 I'm a khattar MI fan from 2008
I'm supporting Rain in Bengaluru today

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@ameya91 I'm a khattar MI fan from 2008 👀💯💙
I'm supporting Rain in Bengaluru today

Amit Ghosh

@AmitGho42548899

@sohamjita1 Please stop the rain,today RCB vs GT in Bengaluru

@sohamjita1 Please stop the rain,today RCB vs GT in Bengaluru

BENGALURU REBEL ™

@RebelTweetzz

Rain god please Show some mercy on us 🥺🥺 @RCBTweets

#RCBvGT

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Rain god please Show some mercy on us 🥺🥺 @RCBTweets

#RCBvGT

https://t.co/mAyiQgH0Ua

AK ;)

@KhiladiMass

Getting kicked out by Bengaluru's rain?? Who would have thought that offcourse so called home ground lmao 🤣

Getting kicked out by Bengaluru's rain?? Who would have thought that offcourse so called home ground lmao 🤣

hwdb

@HindustaniMajid

Rain rain go away little rcb wants to play rain rain go away #RCBvGT #chinnaswamy #Rain #ViratKohli #Bengaluru

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Rain rain go away little rcb wants to play rain rain go away #RCBvGT #chinnaswamy #Rain #ViratKohli #Bengaluru

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How RCB vs GT will decide the final IPL 2023 playoffs spot?

Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings, and Lucknow Super Giants are the three teams to book their spot in the IPL 2023 playoffs. There were three contenders left for the last available slot.

Mumbai Indians (MI) and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) were left in a must-win situation to decide their fate. Rajasthan Royals' (RR) hopes depended on both MI and RCB losing their respective games to Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans (GT).

RR were eliminated from the race after MI's win against SRH in Mumbai. A win for RCB against GT will confirm their place in the last four based on a superior net run rate (NRR). A loss for RCB or if they were forced to share points with the Titans will take Rohit Sharma's team to the playoffs.

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