Match no. 52 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 will see the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) face off the Chennai Super Kings (CSK) on Saturday, May 3, at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The reverse fixture at Chepauk saw RCB emerge victorious by 50 runs, which was also their first win at Chennai after a long 15-year wait.
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The pitch at the Chinnaswamy is known to favour the batsmen, where the matches usually end up to be high-scoring contests. The boundary lines are typically short as compared to the other stadiums in the IPL, adding to the relatively fast outfield.
However, it is currently raining in Bengaluru, which could put tomorrow's much-anticipated clash in jeopardy.
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Will it rain in Bengaluru? Latest weather forecast ahead of RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 match
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Downpours have already started in Bengaluru, and are expected to continue into tomorrow's game.
The match could lose a considerable number of overs with the rain playing a spoilsport. The average temperature is expected to be around 24 degrees Celsius.
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Conditions will remain cloudy accompanied by ocassional thunderstorms. Moderate wind gusts ranging from 13 to 22 kmph are expected.
Let's take a look at the hourly weather updates for tomorrow's clash. The match starts at 7:30 pm.
6 PM: 28° Celsius, 47% chances of rain
7 PM: 27° Celsius, 47% chances of rain
8 PM: 25° Celsius, 51% chances of rain
9 PM: 24° Celsius, 51% chances of rain
10 PM: 23° Celsius, 39% chances of rain
11 PM: 23° Celsius, 33% chances of rain
Chances of rain interrupting play in Bengaluru
Rain is expected to play a spoilsport in tomorrow's game, as there are chances the match could result in a wash-out, or happen with a cut in the number of overs.
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Weather forecast in Bengaluru: What happens if RCB vs CSK is stopped by rain?
If rain prevents play and cannot be started by the cut-off time, the outcome of the match will be declared as a No-Result. Both teams will be awarded one point each.
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How to watch the RCB vs CSK IPL 2025 match?
Fans can watch the RCB vs CSK match on television on the Star Sports Network. You can also live stream the game for free on the JioHotstar app and website.
| Country | TV | Live streaming |
| India | Star Sports Network | JioHotstar app and website |
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