What It Means For RCB's Playoff Chances If Rain Plays Spoilsport?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's hopes of walking out of M Chinnaswamy Stadium with a tally of 16 points might remain a dream due to the rain threat hanging over the pulsating fixture against Chennai Super Kings on Saturday. Over the past two days, Bengaluru has experienced incessant rain, and the trend could continue on the match day as well. According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), "Rain or thundershowers would occur towards afternoon or evening."

According to ESPNcricinfo, rain hampered both teams' preparations on the eve of the clash as well. Chennai began its training at 3 pm but could only practice on the field for 45 minutes before the rain intervened. The players then returned to train at 4.30 pm.

Royal Challengers Bengaluru came to practice around 5 pm. Virat Kohli and Devdutt Padikkal batted for around 45 minutes to an hour before rain pelted.