IPL 2025 Restart in Trouble: RCB vs KKR match may be abandoned due to Bengaluru Rains

Indian Premier League is set to resume on Saturday with the most anticipated clash between defending Champions KKR and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. With the ceasefire being announced, both teams will now face each other at the M Chinnaswamy ground, Bengaluru on Saturday night. However, the much-awaited RCB vs KKR match is under weather scrutiny. The match could possibly get washed out as current development around the match indicates that the rain could possibly lead to the abandonment of the match. The continuous rainfall in Bengaluru has raised concerns over the upcoming fixture, as to whether the clash will go as planned or not, or even if a full 40-over contest can’t take place, then the spectators will hope that the match does not end with a No Result match.

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RCB vs KKR weather forecast

According to a weather report by Accuweather, the rain is expected to start pouring on May 17 with temperatures hovering around 21 to 30 degrees Celsius. Along with the rain, there is a high probability of heavy thunderstorms during the afternoon and match hours. The rain probability at the start of the match hours is expected to be around 70%, which is expected to reduce to around 40% by the end of the match. There is a 50% chance of thunderstorms during the day and a 34% chance in the evening. The website also says it might rain for an hour in the evening. Also to add, RCB couldn’t practice on Thursday because of the rain.

What will happen if rain washes out RCB vs KKR?

If rain continues to pour till late hours, then there are high chances that the match can end up in a NO-RESULT match, and both teams will be awarded one point each. Both teams will move on the points table with one point, but there will be no difference in NRR. And if the rain stops after the initial hours of rain, then the match could be reduced to a few overs, and then the contest between RCB and KKR can go uninterrupted. It is important to note that Chinnaswamy Stadium is known for having a great drainage system called the SubAir system. It helps remove water from the field very quickly, which means the ground can be ready soon to play after the rain stops.

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