Will Rain Spoil Crucial RCB vs CSK Match?

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Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be taking on Chennai Super Kings in their last league stage match of IPL 2024.

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With one Playoffs spot up for grabs, RCB need nothing less than a resounding win to guarantee themselves a place in the top four.

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CSK are currently fourth on the points table with 14 points while RCB are at seventh with 12 points.

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However, rain threat looms over the crucial clash in Bengaluru with the local authorities issuing a 'Yellow Alert' in the city.

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Bengaluru witnessed very little rain on Thursday and mostly cloudy weather on Friday. However, it is highly likely that rain will play a spoilsport on Saturday.

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According to Accuweather, chances of rain are 87 percentage with a few thunderstorms in the evening.

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In case of a washout, both the teams will be awarded one point each, taking CSK to the Playoffs.

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