RCB vs KKR, Bengaluru weather forecast: Rain likely to play spoilsport, what happens in case of complete washout

A few thunderstorms are predicted for Saturday, so the weather outlook is not encouraging. It is anticipated that the day will have a maximum temperature of 31 degrees Celsius and a low temperature of 21 degrees Celsius. Rain might yet play spoilsport during the match. Midway through May, Bengaluru has been battered by torrential rain, and on May 15, the Chinnaswamy Stadium was all wet and flooded. Even RCB all-rounder Tim David was spotted making a playful splash on the wet pitch, but the atmosphere is anything but laid-back before the game.

On May 17, rain is predicted to persist in Bengaluru and an uninterrupted match is further doubted by the forecast, which indicates a high likelihood of severe thunderstorms in the afternoon and evening.

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RCB vs KKR: What happens if its washed out

RCB will have 17 points from 12 games if rain causes a total washout and points are shared. They would still be in an excellent position to qualify, but they will be under more pressure to win their final games against the Sunrisers Hyderabad and the Lucknow Super Giants. To guarantee the additional chance of making it to the final, a top-two finish is essential.

But the consequences for KKR would be much more severe. They are now sixth in the standings with 11 points from 12 games, therefore a defeat will mathematically disqualify them from the playoffs.