RCB vs CSK Scenarios if it rains
The stage is set for arguably the biggest league stage clash of this year’s IPL, with RCB featuring Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni’s CSK facing off in the 68th match on Saturday.
A couple of weeks ago, at the halfway stage of the tournament, no one ever wondered that RCB would be one of the teams to stay in contention for IPL playoffs
However, Royal Challengers Bengaluru turned the tables and played extraordinary cricket to win 5 out 5 games to climb from tenth to sixth spot on the points table.
And now their game against CSK may play the role of deciding whether Bengaluru or Chennai claim playoffs berth.
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Going as per the current situation of IPL 2024 points table, only 2 teams, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals, are qualified, and there are 2 more spots left to be filled, while 5 teams are in queue to grab.
Sunrisers Hyderabad among those have the better chances to book one place, while Chennai Super Kings with 14 points and better run-rate than remaining three, are the second-best team to secure the final position.
But, if RCB managed to win over CSK with conditions on Saturday, then they will reach the playoffs. Amidst the excitement of the biggest game, rain will play a spoilsport on May 18.
Rain prediction during RCB vs CSK match on May 18?
There are chances of rain during the clash of the season, with a 70 percent chance of rain during the match hours on May 18.
As per the weather forecast the rain will start at 11 AM on Sarurday and will continue until 11 PM; the match can be called off or we will face an overcut short.
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RCB vs CSK Playoffs chances
CSK with a win over RCB will straightaway go the playoffs.
While Bengaluru will need to beat Chennai by 18 or more runs. In case of batting second, they need to beat CSK with 11 or more balls to spare.
Highest run-scorer for RCB and CSK in 2024?
Player Mat Inns Runs HS Avg SR 100 50 4s 6s
Virat Kohli (RCB) 13 13 661 113* 66.10 155.16 1 5 56 33
Ruturaj Gaikwad (CSK) 13 13 583 108* 58.30 141.50 1 4 58 18
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Highest wicket-taker for RCB and CSK in IPL 2024?
Player Mat Wkts BF Avg Eco 4w
Tushar Deshpande (CSK) 12 16 27/4 23.43 8.52 1
Yash Dyall (RCB) 12 13 20/3 29.23 8.80 0