RCB vs CSK: The 17th edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) is now in its final stages. The final match of the league stage will be played on Sunday. However, the match to be played between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings (RCB vs CSK) on May 18 is very important. This match will decide the fourth team of the playoff. However, clouds of crisis began to loom over this important match to be played at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru and it may have to be cancelled. Let us give you detailed information about the entire matter.

RCB vs CSK match will be canceled

Actually, Kolkata Knight Riders and Rajasthan Royals have confirmed their places for the IPL 2024 playoffs. At the same time, Sunrisers Hyderabad has also almost got the playoff ticket. In such a situation, there is going to be a fight between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB vs CSK) for the fourth seat. The match will be played between the two teams on Sunday and the winning team will proceed to the next stage of the tournament. However, the threat of rain is looming over this important match.

RCB vs CSK: Orange alert issued in Bengaluru

It is noteworthy that the Meteorological Department has predicted rain and storm in Bengaluru for the next five days from May 17 to May 21. On May 18, the city is going to be cloudy throughout the night. In such a situation, even having a match seems difficult. According to IPL rules, it is mandatory to have at least 5 overs in each innings. This 5-5 over match can be started till 10:56 pm. However, if the match does not start even after this, the match will be canceled and one each will be divided between the two teams.

RCB vs CSK: Big problems for RCB

If this match between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Chennai Super Kings gets washed away due to rain, then it will be very beneficial for Chennai. The yellow jersey team currently has 14 points in its account and their run rate is also +0.528. They are at third position in the points table.

On the other hand, RCB is currently at sixth position with 12 points. In such a situation, to reach the playoffs, they will have to defeat Chennai by 18 runs or chase the target in the 18th over. By doing this, they will get 14 points in their account and they will also go ahead in terms of run rate. At the same time, if the match is cancelled, Chennai will easily become the fourth team to reach the playoffs.