May 18, 2024
10:20 PM (IST)
No rain at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish their innings without any rain interruption as clouds stay clear in Bengaluru.
Meanwhile, Bengaluru dominated the game after the rain break and posted 218/5 in 20 overs.
May 18, 2024
8:29 PM (IST)
Play resumes!!
And here’s the resumption. The rain has gone away and the game is now on. You can catch the latest updates, scorecard and all the other match-related things here
May 18, 2024
8:20 PM (IST)
Play to resume!!
The play will be resumed at 8:25 PM now. The covers are off and we are all in readiness
May 18, 2024
7:58 PM (IST)
Covers coming off
It’s only light drizzle at the moment and groundstaff has already started removing covers. Match is likely to resume soon.
May 18, 2024
7:47 PM (IST)
Rain halts play
It’s raining heavily now and the covers are coming on.
RCB – 31/0 in 3 overs.
May 18, 2024
7:41 PM (IST)
Slight drizzle in Bengaluru
Slight drizzle at M Chinnaswamy Stadium but the play continues.
May 18, 2024
7:20 PM (IST)
Rain stays away as Chennai Super Kings elect to bowl first
No rain interruption as both teams are set for the final warm-up at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
Cuturaj Gaikwad wins the toss as Chennai Super Kings elect to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
May 18, 2024
6:41 PM (IST)
Clear skies ahead of toss at 7pm
May 18, 2024
6:31 PM (IST)
Live picture from M Chinnaswamy Stadium
No sign of potential rain at the moment and we can expect a toss at 7 pm. Players are warming up but one side of the ground remains covered.
May 18, 2024
6:14 PM (IST)
Clear skies at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
May 18, 2024
5:59 PM (IST)
RCB vs CSK IPL 2024: Rain threatens today’s game
It’s been raining in Bengaluru for the last few days and there is a strong forecast of rain during the match today. Dark clouds hover around M Chinnaswamy Stadium but no rain at the moment.
May 18, 2024
5:57 PM (IST)
Part of ground covered but no rain at M Chinnaswamy Stadium
May 18, 2024
5:13 PM (IST)
Dark clouds over M Chinnaswamy Stadium
It’s 5 pm and no rain in Bengaluru as we get close to kick-off time. But clouds are getting dark with each minute and we might witness some drizzle soon.
May 18, 2024
4:49 PM (IST)
RCB and CSK set for biggest battle of the 2024 season
Chennai Super Kings remain favourites due to their impressive head-to-head record and their standings in the points table but Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s recent form and home advantage makes today’s game equally balanced.
May 18, 2024
4:25 PM (IST)
Drizzle in Bengaluru!!
As per a recent update, there is a light drizzle in Bengaluru in the last 3 hours. The CBD area where the Stadium is located has also experienced light drizzle.
May 18, 2024
4:03 PM (IST)
CSK players start their preparations at M Chinnaswamy
May 18, 2024
3:46 PM (IST)
RCB players kick off final preparations in SUNNY afternoon
May 18, 2024
3:31 PM (IST)
RCB vs CSK IPL 2024: Weather prediction for evening
As per the current forecast, there are still 100% chances of rain at around 5 PM and it is going down to 90% when the game starts. It will be 70% around 9 PM.
May 18, 2024
3:08 PM (IST)
Fans start to assemble
Fans have started gathering around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
May 18, 2024
3:02 PM (IST)
Encouraging signs
No traces of rain around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium so far.
May 18, 2024
2:48 PM (IST)
Weather around M Chinnaswamy Stadium continues to infuse hope
The sun is still shining around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
May 18, 2024
2:27 PM (IST)
Rain to hit M Chinnaswamy Stadium soon
As per the latest updates, there are chances of a thunderstorm around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after 5 PM.
May 18, 2024
2:15 PM (IST)
Thunderstorm in south-west Bengaluru
The Kengeri area which is located in the south-western region of Bengaluru is experiencing a heavy downpour.
May 18, 2024
2:10 PM (IST)
RCB fans = energy and enthusiasm
Several RCB fans did an early morning bike roadshow today outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium.
May 18, 2024
1:57 PM (IST)
Rain in Bengaluru
It’s pelting down in South West, South East and southern parts of Bengaluru.
May 18, 2024
1:53 PM (IST)
Rain alert!
It’s pelting down in Rajarajeshwari Nagar which is 14-odd kms away from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
May 18, 2024
1:44 PM (IST)
Sun is out again!
Sunshine outside Chinnaswamy
May 18, 2024
1:28 PM (IST)
Cloud cover around M Chinnaswamy Stadium
Still a decent cloud cover around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
May 18, 2024
1:07 PM (IST)
Early signs of rain
It’s raining heavily in Singasandra which is 13 to 14 km away from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, the weather continues to remain pleasant around the venue.
May 18, 2024
12:51 PM (IST)
Thunderstorm alert!
Early signs of thunderstorm in Bengaluru. Thankfully, there is no drizzle yet.
May 18, 2024
12:41 PM (IST)
Rain likely to lash Bengaluru
Rain is likely to lash parts of Bengaluru in the evening.
May 18, 2024
12:33 PM (IST)
How’s the drainage system at Chinnaswamy?
The M Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the very few venues in India equipped with a subsurface aeration system. It allows the ground staff to make the outfield game-ready within half an hour after the rain stops.
May 18, 2024
12:26 PM (IST)
Hide & seek at its best
It seems that the Sun and clouds are playing hide & seek with each other at the moment in Bengaluru.
May 18, 2024
12:14 PM (IST)
Ominous signs?
A heavy cloud cover is building up slowly.
May 18, 2024
11:39 AM (IST)
Fans can’t keep calm
IPL fans in Bengaluru are over the moon as they are just moments away from witnessing Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni take centre stage at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, possibly for one last time. How excited are you?
May 18, 2024
11:31 AM (IST)
Cloud cover alert!
A decent cloud cover is building up, gradually. Still, no signs of rain yet.
May 18, 2024
10:58 AM (IST)
Not a bad day to enjoy outdoors
You can enjoy a delicious breakfast outdoors if you are in Bengaluru. There is a pleasant breeze blowing which has brought relief to the inhabitants from the heat wave.
May 18, 2024
10:22 AM (IST)
Can’t ask for a more pleasant morning!
The sun is playing hide and seek with the clouds. There is not a dense cloud cover so there’s no need to worry at the moment.
May 18, 2024
9:49 AM (IST)
Clouds start to gather
Though the sun is still out, the clouds have started to gather on the horizon. Fingers crossed.
May 18, 2024
9:28 AM (IST)
Gloomy forecast for the evening
Bengaluru is likely to witness a spell of rain in the evening.
May 18, 2024
9:25 AM (IST)
How can CSK qualify for the playoffs?
A win will take Chennai Super Kings (CSK) into the playoffs. Even a washout will be enough for them to qualify for the playoffs.
May 18, 2024
8:47 AM (IST)
How’s the weather forecast looks like for the entire day?
Well, the area around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium received light rain yesterday morning. But the weather is quite clear right now. Keep a tab on our blog for the latest updates.
May 18, 2024
8:37 AM (IST)
How can RCB qualify for the playoffs?
It’s a must-win game for RCB, make no mistake about that. Hypothetically, If RCB bat first and post 200 on the board, then they have to win by at least 18 runs to go through. On the other hand, If they are asked to chase then they need to reach their target with about 11 balls to spare.
May 18, 2024
8:30 AM (IST)
IMD’s prediction
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that parts of Bengaluru are likely to witness “heavy rain/thundershowers associated with gusty winds (40-50kph)” today.
May 18, 2024
8:23 AM (IST)
How was the weather around Bengaluru yesterday?
Here are the details of the precipitation level of areas that fall in Bengaluru’s rural region:
May 18, 2024
8:17 AM (IST)
Sunshine taking full effect in Bengaluru
The sun is out and so are the people on the streets in Bengaluru.
May 18, 2024
8:08 AM (IST)
Chances of precipitation in Bengaluru today
The game is expected to start at 7:30 PM (IST). Let’s look at the chances of precipitation on an hourly basis:
6 PM: 33%
7 PM: 34%
8 PM: 34%
9 PM: 37%
10 PM: 47%
11 PM: 51%
May 18, 2024
7:58 AM (IST)
The Sun is out!
A bright sunny start to what promises to be a captivating day for T20 cricket. The sun is out in Bengaluru and hope it stays like this for the rest of the day.
May 18, 2024
7:51 AM (IST)
Welcome, folks!
Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the playoff decider between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings. Hosts RCB are ready with their prep to take on CSK on their home turf at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
However, there are chances that the game may get adversely affected by the rain. Stay tuned to our live blog for all the instant updates related to the weather in Bengaluru today.
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