A lot has been riding in the Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings match at the Chinnaswamy Stadium on May 18, Saturday. With tight gap between some teams still aiming for the playoffs, it has become a virtual knockout game with the winner moving to the playoffs and the loser going home. There is also the added motivation for the crowd with the match potentially being MS Dhoni’s last in IPL. No one will want the match to get washed out or even curtailed. However, rainfall is a worry that is expected to have an impact in the match.
Will it rain in Bengaluru on Saturday?
Bad news for the fans, Rain could cause problems for the RCB vs CSK match that is scheduled to happen. There is a 75% chance of rain in Bengaluru between 8 and 11 p.m on Saturday, according to weather forecasts. From late afternoon until midnight, there may be isolated thunderstorms and significant rainfall.
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What happens if RCB vs CSK is washed out?
Should the match end in a washout, both teams will receive a point each, meaning that CSK will advance to the playoffs and RCB will be eliminated.
