Chinnaswamy Stadium weather updates [Source: @iplt20.com]
The inevitable happened and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) Vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. The IPL was set to resume after a week's suspension, however, the fun was spoiled as rain was predicted for the evening and it came true as the match got delayed.
The game holds utmost importance for both the sides and with the weather looking gloomy, here is the current weather update till 11 PM (the final cut-off time for a 5-overs match).
Chinnaswamy Stadium Weather Updates: Will rain abandon RCB Vs KKR match?
At around 10 PM, the rain will ease out and from 70% rain at 9 PM, the rain probability will go down to 40%. Similarly, by the time 11 PM arrives, the cut-off time for a 5-overs match, the rain will ease out and there will only be a 29% chance of rain. However, for a 5-overs match, the rain needs to stop.
If by 11 PM rain persists, there is a good chance that the match could be abandoned.
Chinnaswamy Stadium's superb drainage system
The stadium has one of the best drainage system in the world and if the match stops, the Chinnaswamy stadium drainage system will take only 15-20 minutes to start the contest. It has a SubAir system which absorbs the water from the ground and soaks it up within no time.
What happens if RCB Vs KKR gets washed out?
If RCB Vs KKR gets washed out then both the sides will get a point each and RCB will reach 17 points, meanwhile, KKR will crash out of the tournament and hence, they would be eager for the game to start.