RCB vs CSK IPL 2024: Bengaluru weather update - Rain to hamper RCB's quest for the IPL playoffs?

On May 18, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings will square off for a spot in the Indian Premier League 2024 playoffs at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

RCB's strong victory in this match is crucial to their hopes of making the playoffs. With 14 points, CSK is currently ranked fourth in the rankings and RCB, who is ranked fifth, is not far behind with 12 points. There is still one game left for both teams.

Will rain play spoilsport?

Millions of RCB supporters are set to have their hopes dashed by terrible weather, with the city expecting persistently high rains. On May 18, there is a high probability of 73% rain during the day, with an increase to 80% around 6 pm, according to weather.com. The likelihood of thunderstorms accompanying the nonstop rain considerably reduces the likelihood of a complete game.

If rain washes out the Bengaluru match, both teams will be awarded one point apiece, thus eliminating RCB's prospects of making the playoffs.

The qualification scenario for RCB

The Bengaluru-based team needs to defeat CSK by eighteen runs if they bat first and need to chase down 201 with 11 balls left to overcome their rivals on the net run rate.

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