Rain could have an influence on the key IPL 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Delhi Capitals – here are the weather updates from Bangalore for the RCB vs DC match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
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Sunday evening update: Rain lashes parts of the city
As of 5pm IST, there are reports of rain in different parts of the city, especially South Bengaluru.
Very well set INTENSE THUNDERSTORM over South BENGALURU giving heavy rains with gusty winds
South West to join the party soon
RCB match will happen. Nothing to worry#BengaluruRains #BangaloreRains #RCBvsDC #RCBvDC #Bangalore https://t.co/7HsANCCMt7 pic.twitter.com/kbVZ2cB3GD
— Karnataka Weather (@Bnglrweatherman) May 12, 2024
Its started off in Bangalore south! Unreal winds and intensity of the rain.@Bnglrweatherman @namma_vjy pic.twitter.com/YxfxgW3u63
— MG (@ManeeshGiri_) May 12, 2024
Weather in Bengaluru: Heavy rains leading up to the match
After days of oppressing heat, the city of Bengaluru has seen a series of showers, with heavy rains lashing the city on Friday. There are expected to be light showers during the RCB vs DC match, as well with rain predicted for afternoon and evening.
RCB vs DC: What is the rain prediction during the match?
According to local forecast, the sky is partly cloudy with the possibility of moderate rain or thunderstorm. The prediction continues for the next few days as well.
According to Weather.com, the chance of precipitation ranges from 35 to 45 per cent during the course of the match. An alert says that a storm will continue until 8pm, with heavy local rainfall possible.
BBC weather states that the chance of precipitation ranges from 38 per cent to 64 per cent between 6.30pm and 8.30pm, forecasting light showers and light winds. Accuweather also predicts thunderstorms through the evening.
Rishabh Pant will miss Delhi Capitals' match against RCB tomorrow after the side's third over rate offence of the tournament.
Pant has also been individually fined INR 30 Lac.#IPL2024 pic.twitter.com/2DC398ihgl
— Wisden (@WisdenCricket) May 11, 2024
RCB vs DC: Why the match is important
Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore are still in contention for a spot in the top four. DC have a much better standing, on 12 points but a net run-rate of -0.316. RCB have ten points from as many matches, with an NRR of +0.217. They have won their last four matches on the trot.
Rishabh Pant, DC’s captain, will be missing the match after being suspended following a repeated over-rate offence.
Yesterday’s match, between KKR and MI at the Eden Gardens, was also interrupted by rain, almost nearly the five-hour mark from its scheduled start due to rain interruptions.
