RCB vs CSK, IPL 2024 Weather Updates: Play resumes after rain delay, no overs lost
The much-anticipated Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Chennai Super Kings (CSK) IPL 2024 clash at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru is scheduled to start at 7:30 pm today [Saturday, May 18]. The RCB vs CSK contest is a virtual knockout encounter as the result will decide which team joins Kolkata Knight Riders, Rajasthan Royals and Sunrisers Hyderabad in the playoffs.
For CSK, a win or a washout will be enough for them to book a berth in the top four of the points table and progress to the playoffs. Meanwhile, RCB must not only beat CSK but also surpass the defending champions on net run rate to seal a spot in the IPL 2024 playoffs.
While the contest promises to be an enthralling one, the weather could play dampener, as there's forecast for rain and thunderstorms in Bengaluru during match time. As we wait for the mega contest to get underway, we bring you latest updates from Chinnaswamy.
Live rain and weather updates on the RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 match
20:15: Covers have come off at Chinnaswamy Stadium. The RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 match will restart at 8:25 PM after a short rain delay. No overs have been lost.
19:45: Rain has stopped play in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024 match at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB were 31-0 after three overs. They were sent into bat by CSK.
19:10: The toss in the RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 match at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 18 took place as scheduled at 7:00 PM IST. Chennai Super Kings won the toss and decided to bowl first under somewhat overcast conditions as described by Ruturaj Gaikwad.
18:45: The weather looks promising with clear skies at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru ahead of the must-win Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings IPL 2024 match.
18:10: There was a light drizzle at the M.Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of the game, following which the covers were brought on. The rain has stopped for now.
17:45: The weather in Bengaluru has gone from bright to gloomy yet again. Just like with RCB, you can never predict what the weather in the city has in store as well.
17:20: Some good news for fans as the skies have cleared up, with the sun also peeping out. The covers have also been taken off from the outfield at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. Fans will be hoping that the weather stays good for the rest of the day as well, allowing the match to happen.
16:40: Conditions at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru ahead of the RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 clash are rather cloudy. The positive news, though, is that no heavy rain has been reported yet.
16:00: Clouds gather around the Chinnaswamy Stadium a little over three hours before the scheduled start of play.
14:30: According to X handle of Karnataka Weather, 'conditions are turning favourable for the formation of Thunderstorms over Bengaluru city post 5 pm'.
Meanwhile, 'Bengaluru weather' is extremely high on search volume on Google India. Not surprising considering that a mouth-watering contest is in the offing, provided of course that the rain stays away.
At least a five-over match (per side) needs to take place for RCB to have a chance of qualifying for the IPL 2024 playoffs. In case of a washout, RCB will be knocked out, while CSK will be assured of a place in the top-four.