Rain threat looms large at Dharamshala. Punjab Kings are slated to take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in a potential eliminator clash in IPL 2024. The dynamics are quite simple, the loser of the tie will go on to be knocked out of the tournament. Adding more concern, is the Dharamshala weather as rain might play spoilsport in the game.
As per accuweather, there is a 61% chance of rainfall before the game. The only respite – there is 0% chance of rain in the evening when the match will take place.
Rain Stopped!
The umpires are out on the field. The drizzle has stopped and the umpires are out on the field!
Good Signs?
The umpires are out on the field. The drizzle has stopped and the umpires are out on the field!
As things stand!
RCB has been batting first and has gone on to put up a good score. After 10 overs, they have managed to score 119/3. Ace batter Virat Kohli is on the crease at 42 from 23!
Match Stopped!
As frustrating as it gets, the match has been halted. After 10 overs of game, the match has been stopped after some steady drizzle!
Hello and Welcome!
The much anticipated Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bengaluru match has been spoiled by rain!
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But rain before the game can be crucial. It can lead to a delayed start or even a curtailed game. With both teams eager to stay alive in the tournament, none would be praying to the rain gods.
In the afternoon, there is also 54% of cloud cover and hints of 3.0 mm of rain. Wind speed of 30 kmph is expected as is moderate humidity of 53%.
PBKS vs RCB Head to Head Clash for Survival
RCB and PBKS are positioned 7th and 8th respectively in the IPL 2024 Points Table. Both teams have won 4 games each and lost the other 7. Royal Challengers Bengaluru are positioned higher than Punjab Kings only because of a superior NRR.
But since the loser will join Mumbai Indians as the second eliminated team, both sides will be eager to go all guns blazing on their opposition. While rain can play a mild factor in the game, each side will be keen to bring their A game into the field to overpower the opposition.
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