Bengaluru weather forecast before RCB vs DC IPL match: Thunderstorms could play spoilsport, washout scenarios explained

RCB vs DC IPL match today: Here's an hour-by-hour weather forecast for Bengaluru before RCB's home game and an explainer of scenarios if the match is washed out since there's a forecast of thunderstorms in the evening.

IPL match, RCB vs DC weather update: Royal Challengers Bengaluru's Virat Kohli reacts as rain stops play during an Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 T20 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru, at HPCA Stadium, in Dharamshala, Thursday, May 9, 2024. (PTI Photo)

With both RCB and DC chasing a victory in the IPL match today to stay in the playoffs race there is a chance the match will be interrupted by rains. (PTI Photo)

Weather update for IPL match today: Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) host Delhi Capitals (DC) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in a match that has a lot hinging on it for both teams. Before the IPL match today, Delhi Capitals are fifth in the IPL 2024 standings with 12 points from 12 games while RCB are seventh with 10 points from the same number of games.

The IPL match today will see a clash between two in-form teams in the IPL at the moment: Delhi Capitals have won three of their last four games while RCB come into this match with four wins on the trot.

A loss today for RCB would eliminate them from IPL playoffs contention. DC also are unlikely to make the cut if they lose Sunday’s IPL match.

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Rain scenarios for RCB vs DC

Both teams are chasing a victory today to put one foot firmly into the playoffs contention. However, the weather Gods could play spoilsport with forecasts predicting thunderstorms about 9 pm.

Hour-by-hour weather forecast for Bengaluru as per Accuweather:

5 pm: Weather forecast (Cloud cover): Mostly cloudy (89%) | Temperature: 32° C | Humidity: 42%

6 pm: Weather forecast (Cloud cover): Cloudy (99%) | Temperature: 31° C | Humidity: 46%

7 pm: Weather forecast (Cloud cover): Cloudy (99%) | Temperature: 30° C | Humidity: 50%

8 pm: Weather forecast (Cloud cover): Cloudy (99%) | Temperature: 30° C | Humidity: 53%

9 pm: Weather forecast (Cloud cover): Thunderstorms (99%) | Temperature: 28° C | Humidity: 63%

10 pm: Weather forecast (Cloud cover): Thunderstorms (99%) | Temperature: 27° C | Humidity: 69%

11 pm: Weather forecast (Cloud cover): Cloudy (99%) | Temperature: 26° C | Humidity: 72%

Midnight: Weather forecast (Cloud cover): Cloudy (100%) | Temperature: 26° C | Humidity: 71%

What happens if RCB vs DC is washed out

If it rains today and the RCB vs DC IPL match is washed out, it will mean both teams take a point from this match. A washout would be particularly harmful to RCB’s playoff chances, a no result will mostly end their campaign. DC, on the other hand, could still survive but would prefer a full game to secure a win.