RCB vs CSK Weather to play spoilsport? Rain predictions come in as dark clouds loom large
Published - 14 May 2024, 02:06 PM | Updated - 23 Aug 2024, 01:11 AM
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has shown a wonderful form in recent games in IPL 2024. They have won back-to-back five games in IPL 2024 and currently take the 5th spot in the points table.
RCB also has a slim chance to qualify for playoffs. Notably, RCB will face Chennai Super Kings in their last league match of IPL 2024. After 13 games, RCB has 12 points with 6 victories and 7 defeats.
RCB had a horrible start to the season. Out of their first eight games, they lost of total of 7 games and faced consecutive defeats. However, they eye a entry into playoffs with a victory in their upcoming game.
Bengaluru to witness rainfall on Saturday
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will clash with Chennai Super Kings in the last league match. If they win the encounter, they might qualify for the IPL 2024 playoffs. However, the weather can hamper RCB's chances in playoffs.
Notably, the CSK vs RCB match of IPL 2024 takes place at Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru on Saturday, May 18. According to weather reports, there is a possible chance of rain on that day.
According to weather reports, there is a 45% chance of rainfall in Bengaluru on Saturday morning. In the evening, there is a 42% chance of rain. Hence, Bengaluru might witness showers on Saturday during CSK vs RCB clash. If rain washes out the game, RCB will be eliminated from the playoffs.
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Virat Kohli is leading run-scorer in IPL 2024
RCB bounced back in IPL 2024 in the second half with great support from Virat Kohli. The right-handed batsman has mustered 661 runs in 13 games averaging 66+.
Kohli has shattered 1 century and 5 half-centuries in the season at a strike rate of 155+. He is the leading run-getter in the season and owns the orange cap.
Meanwhile, CSK and RCB also locked horns in the opening game of IPL 2024. In that clash, CSK outplayed RCB by 6 wickets. Batting first, RCB piled up 173-6 in 1st innings with 48 and 38 by Anuj Rawat and Dinesh Karthik.
CSK pacer Mustafizur Rahman clinched a 4-wicket haul in the match. Later, CSK won the match by 6 wickets with fabulous teamwork by its batters. Rachin Ravindra (37), Ajinkya Rahane (27), Shivam Dube (34*), and Ravindra Jadeja (25*) slammed crucial knocks to drive the team to victory.
Meanwhile, Chennai Super Kings also aim for a place in playoffs. They have won 7 games and lost 6 out of 13. With 14 points, they take the 3rd spot in the points table. CSK are the defending champions of IPL 2024.