Arguably the biggest match of IPL 2024, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Saturday will lock horns with the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 match is like an eliminator for both teams. To qualify for the playoffs, RCB has to defeat CSK by a margin of at least 20 runs or chase the target in less number of overs. If RCB vs CSK 2024 match gets washed out due to rain, the Men In Red & Purple will be knocked out of the tournament and CSK will enter the IPL 2024 playoffs automatically. As a result, RCB fans around the world are keeping their eyes on the sky and regularly querying about Bengaluru Weather or Bengaluru Rains. Below is the Bengaluru Weather Update along with thunderstorm timing predictions-
Bengaluru Weather Update 2024
As per Apple's Weather Report App, a heavy rain warning has been issued in entire Bengaluru. As per Apple's APP prediction, Bengaluru rain will start with thunderstorms at 7 pm. There are 35 percent chance that M Chinnaswamy will get torrential rainfall at 7 pm (IST). The App further suggests that the torrential rain will continue for 1 hour. It means it is expected that Bengaluru Rains will stop at 8 pm (IST). Overall, there are 60 percent chance that Bengaluru will receive heavy rainfall.
If the predictions are true then RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 toss will be delayed. Not only this, the IPL 2024 Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Chennai Super Kings start timing will be shifted. Notably, two to three matches of IPL 2024 have already been abandoned due to heavy rains. If RCB vs CSK match gets abandoned then Faf du Plessis-led squad will be knocked out of the tournament.
Virat & MS Dhoni, to play for the last time together?
Ahead of the match against CSK, Virat Kohli explored the possibility that this might be Dhoni's last IPL match."Mahi bhai and I will be playing again, maybe for the last time, who knows. It'll be a great moment for fans, we had a great partnership for India over the years. We all know how many matches he's finished and won the match for the team," Kohli said on Jio Cinema's Inside Out show.
There has been an uncertainty over Dhoni's IPL future over the past few seasons as injuries have limited his participation in the tournament. However, the 42-year-old continues to mesmerise the fans with his presence on the field. He led CSK to the IPL title last year.