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Royal Challengers Bengaluru is set to take on Chennai Super Kings in the 68th match of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Saturday, May 18 at M. Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. With the tournament coming to the business end, the Southern derby could be a do-or-die encounter if Sunrisers Hyderabad or Lucknow Super Giants end at 14 points each.
The 17th edition of the tournament started with the same rivalry where the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led side plummeted Faf du Plessis’ side by six wickets. The home side are on a winning rout with the 2016-finalists coming with five back-to-back wins. Virat Kohli has been in exceptional form for the Red and Blue franchise with the Indian icon holding the orange cap.
What is the weather forecast for RCB vs CSK clash on May 18?
However, per the AccuWeather reports for Saturday in Bengaluru, there are high chances that the contest could be washed out due to rain. RCB’s quest to lift the elusive title could escalate if the contest ends without being played.
As per AccuWeather, the weather could be cloudy with thunderstorms expected in the afternoon. Alongside it, there are chances of a couple of showers too which could hamper the possibilities of having a game. There are 99% chances of a cloud cover and the precipitation chances soar up to 73%.
