There is a 60% chance of rain around the match start time.
The high-stakes IPL 2024 match between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) began with a bright and sunny morning, but as the day went on, the sun was mostly obscured by clouds. When the game is set to begin, at 7.30 p.m. local time, there is still a 60% probability of rain and thundershowers in the forecast.
The outcome of the match at M Chinnaswamy Stadium will determine whether side advances to the IPL 2024 playoffs, but the weather may have a significant impact.
A “generally cloudy sky with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers” is what the Indian Meteorological Department is expecting.
But, supporters who are anticipated to pack the stadium can find solace in the manner in which events transpired on game night. Although it was mostly gloomy, the rain that was predicted for the evening never made it to central Bengaluru. Instead, thunderstorms and rain were predicted for the evening. Without any interruptions, RCB and CSK exercised for more than an hour.
Following a period of unusually hot weather, the city has seen steady rains over the past few weeks. But during the past three days, most areas have continued to see rather dry weather.
The Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the few venues in India with a subsurface aeration system, which enables play to start 30 minutes after the rain ends. The stadium also boasts an efficient drainage system for when it does rain.
If RCB is a washout, their prospects of qualifying for the playoffs are over. They had lost seven of their first eight games, but they had a fantastic turnaround, winning their next five.As of right now, they have a net run rate of 0.387 on 12 points, compared to 0.538 on 14 for CSK. If RCB achieves a score of 200, they will advance to the playoffs provided they beat CSK’s NRR by 18 runs or reach the mark with approximately 11 balls remaining. That task will be more difficult in a shortened game.
On the eve of the game, RCB’s head of scouting, Malolan Rangarajan, stated, “The good thing is that it is crystal clear what we need to do.” It makes no difference if the game is five or six overs or twenty overs. Because of various complexities, we may have to chase the target for 3.1 or 3.4 overs (the number of overs in a five-over game that RCB may have to do so). We will not go inside believing that we have to limit the opposition to 18 runs or 11 balls. We will go there and make an effort to continue doing things the same way we have.”
For CSK, the formula is straightforward: they only need to win, be eliminated, or even lose by a little margin to advance to the last four.
CSK bowling coach Dwayne Bravo stated, “We don’t have control over the weather and these kinds of things.” “We don’t attempt to discuss issues over which we have no control. We have one more game to fight for a postseason berth, and we’re eager to take on a formidable squad tomorrow.”