RCB vs CSK: With only one place left in the playoffs of the ongoing TATA IPL 2024. This is why match no. 68 between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings has become very important. This game will take place on Saturday evening at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. These two teams have a chance to qualify for the playoffs. But a defeat here means the end of road. Fans are hoping for a good contest between these two teams.
CSK have 14 points on the board with a NRR of +0.528 and are 4th on the table. They need a win here to qualify for the next round. However, if they lose as well, they need to make sure that it is not by a large margin. Meanwhile, RCB have shown great form in the last few games and are knocking at the door. They need at least an 18-run win or a win with 11 balls or more to qualify. Well, this match will have a lot of calculations on Saturday because rain will be a big factor.
IPL 2024: What happens if RCB vs CSK clash on Saturday gets rained out?
Two of the last four matches have been washed out in the IPL 2024. Gujarat Titans were involved in both of those games. And that is the biggest worry on Saturday as well. The weather forecast suggests that on Saturday, the RCB vs CSK clash isn’t encouraging. The rain is predicted for the next 2–3 days, and during the game, there are 30 percent chances of rain. The Government of Karnataka has issued an orange alert between May 18 and 20.
But the Karnataka Cricket Association is hopeful for a match on Saturday. They are ready for the challenge if rain comes and are hoping for a match, whether it gets shortened or not. But the biggest question is: what will happen if the game gets washed out? Well, it won’t be a pleasing sight, as fans are expecting a cracking contest between the two teams. But if the game is called off, then CSK fans will be very happy.
It means that CSK will go through the playoffs by default, and RCB will be eliminated. Both teams will get one point each in case of rain, and with 15 points, Chennai will go through and RCB will be knocked out. Adding to that, CSK will face Sunrisers Hyderabad or Rajasthan Royals in the eliminator on May 22. SRH have 15 points and RR have 16, and whoever loses their last group match will face CSK in the Eliminator.