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RCB vs KKR: What Is The Cut-Off Time For A Full 20 Over Match At The Chinnaswamy Stadium?

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru ahead of RCB vs KKR Match [Source: AP Photos]M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru ahead of RCB vs KKR Match [Source: AP Photos]

The IPL 2025 is all set to resume after 10 day break. The first match after resumption was expected to be a blockbuster between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Kolkata Knight Riders at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.

However, as it stands currently it raining in Bengaluru currently and the toss for the 58th match of the tournament has been delayed. The fans and the supporters of the two teams will naturally question - What is the cut-off time for a full 20 overs game to take place?

As per the rules of a IPL, a full 40 overs game is expected to end by 10:56 PM IST. An additional 60 minutes is added in case of rain interruptions to get the game done. However, in general we start losing overs after 8:45 PM IST. So, if play does not start by 8:30 PM today, one can expect that we will have a reduced game, whenever the match starts. 

How Is The Weather In M Chinnaswamy Stadium?

Is is currently pelting down in Bengaluru and the weather forecast is also not encouraging. There is a forecast of thunderstorm later in the evening. However, the M Chinnaswamy Stadium has a great drainage facility and it is expected that the match will start very quickly once the rain stops. 

What Is The Final Cut Off Time For A 5-overs Match?

As per the norms of IPL, allowing the grace time, the final cut-off time for a five over match is 11:50 PM IST. If play does not get on the way till then, the match will be abandoned and the two teams will share one point each.