IPL 2024 has reached its final stage. The teams of KKR and Rajasthan Royals have qualified for the playoffs. Whereas the teams of Mumbai Indians, Gujarat Titans and Punjab Kings are out of the race for the playoffs. Currently, CSK and RCB are in the race for the playoffs. The match between Chennai Super Kings and RCB will be played on 18th May. Whichever team wins the match between the two teams will qualify for the playoffs. The doors of the playoffs will be closed for the losing team.
Big crisis looms over the match
Now a big crisis is looming over the match between CSK and RCB to be held on May 18 at M Chinnaswamy Stadium. According to the report of Accuweather, there is a possibility of up to 73 percent rainfall during the day in Bengaluru on May 18. Apart from this, strong winds can also blow. Then the probability of rain at night is up to 62 percent. It will be cloudy at night and light drizzle will continue. There doesn’t seem to be any possibility of a match happening due to this. Rain can spoil the fun of this match. If the match is cancelled, both the teams will be given one point each. But in case of cancellation of the match, both the teams will face a big blow for the playoffs.
Chennai Super Kings team at third place
In IPL 2024, Chennai Super Kings team under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad is at the third position. The team has won 7 matches out of 13 matches so far. The team has 14 points. The team’s net run rate plus is 0.528. To reach the playoffs, CSK will have to win the match against RCB at any cost.
RCB needs victory at any cost
On the other hand, RCB team is currently present at sixth position in the points table. The team has won 6 out of 13 matches. RCB has 12 points and a net run rate of plus 0.387. RCB needs a big win against Chennai Super Kings to reach the playoffs. So that its net run rate becomes more than CSK. RCB did not have a good start in IPL 2024. But after this the team has made a great comeback by winning five consecutive matches.