RCB vs CSK Faces Rain Threat In Bengaluru: What A Washout Could Mean For IPL 2025 Playoffs Race
Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) will face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in the 52nd match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on May 3 (Saturday) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. RCB currently sit third on the points table with seven wins from 10 matches. It is a crucial match for the Rajat Patidar-led RCB as a victory over CSK would move them a step closer to securing a playoff spot. However, weather could be a factor in Bengaluru, as there’s a strong possibility of rain impacting the match.
CSK, meanwhile, have had a disappointing season, losing eight of their 10 games and becoming one of the first teams to be eliminated from playoff contention. With nothing to lose, they will look to play with freedom and aim to disrupt RCB’s campaign.
As per ESPNcricinfo, rain disrupted both teams’ preparations ahead of the RCB vs CSK clash. CSK began training at 3 PM but were forced off the field after just 45 minutes due to a downpour, resuming briefly around 4:30 PM.
RCB arrived at 5 PM, with Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal getting in a 45-minute to one-hour batting session before heavy rain returned. This time, it didn’t let up for nearly three hours, forcing RCB to cancel the rest of their practice. The evening saw thunderstorms and occasional lightning, resulting in waterlogging across several areas of Bengaluru.
As both RCB vs CSK gear up for their upcoming clash, here’s a look at the weather report for Bengaluru on Saturday.
Bengaluru Weather Report For RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 Match
According to AccuWeather, there's a 51% chance of rain at 7:00 PM IST—around toss time—with cloud cover expected to be at 98%. The temperature is likely to hover around 30°C with 49% humidity.
By 8:00 PM IST, the rain probability rises to 55%, before slightly dipping to 49% at 9:00 PM—still a concerning forecast for the RCB vs CSK clash. At 10:00 PM IST, the chance of rain further reduces to 34%.
What Happens With RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 Match Is A Washout?
A complete washout would see both teams share a point, pushing RCB to 15 points from 11 matches, while CSK—already out of playoff contention—would stay rooted at the bottom with 5 points. A no-result would temporarily place RCB at the top of the table, overtaking Mumbai Indians and Gujarat Titans, who are both on 14 points. Although 16 points is usually seen as the safe mark for playoff qualification, 15 could still suffice depending on other outcomes. That said, RCB would much rather seal their spot with a win than leave it to net run rate or the fate of other teams.
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