RCB vs CSK IPL 2024 match: Bengaluru pitch report, weather, playing XI prediction, head-to-head stats, key players to watch

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Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), but fans were relieved to see the sky holding up in Bengaluru. This match, held at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, is the 68th fixture of IPL 2024 and is pivotal in deciding the fourth and final team to qualify for the playoffs. The Chinnaswamy Stadium is well-equipped with a good drainage system, so even if it rains, the game could still proceed after a break.

Bengaluru weather forecast

Intermittent showers are predicted for the evening with the Indian Meteorological Department forecasting generally cloudy skies with one or two spells of rain or thundershowers. The probability of rain at the start of the match at 7:30 pm is around 17%, according to Google weather predictor.

When RCB and CSK played last time

This match is critical as it will determine the last team to enter the playoffs in the 17th edition of the league. RCB enters this match with a strong momentum, having won five consecutive games after losing seven of their first eight matches this season. They have a solid opportunity to make the IPL playoffs for the ninth time. In contrast, CSK has shown more consistency throughout the season and is in a better position to secure their 13th playoff appearance. The defending champions beat RCB by six wickets in their first encounter of the season.

RCB vs CSK playoff chances

Currently, CSK stands fourth on the points table with 14 points from 13 matches, while RCB is sixth with 12 points from the same