RCB vs GT | Hail-storm in Bengaluru; Will Rain Knockout RCB and Virat Kohli?
Ground staff doing the moping job in IPL 2023 (AP Photo)
For starters, the Royal Challengers Bangalore's qualification hopes lies in their own hands. If RCB win their last IPL match against the Gujarat Titans, then they'll automatically qualify for the playoffs (provide Mumbai don't win by a big margin to leapfrog RCB in net run-rate).
The Faf du Plessis led side have 7 wins in 13 matches, and will aim to continue the winning momentum in possibly the biggest match of the IPL 2023 season.
However, it seems as if the rain god is against Kohli and RCB. At the moment, the weather in Bengaluru is a scary prospect for every RCB fan.
RCB vs GT: Weather Forecast
It is pelting down at the moment. Not just rain, but Bengaluru is witnessing hailstorm and the weather is unlikely to change throughout the evening. There is rain prediction throughout the evening, and it could potentially spoil a riveting contest between RCB and GT.
During the match time, the average temperature will be around 27 degrees celsius, and there is a 65% chance of rain.
If the match gets abandoned due to rain, RCB will end up with 15 points. Even then RCB can qualify for the playoffs, provided, Mumbai Indians lose their ongoing match against the Sunrisers.
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