Bengaluru weather update, RCB vs CSK: Rain stays away as Royal Challengers Bengaluru post thrilling win

Royal Challengers Bengaluru finish their innings without any rain interruption as clouds stay clear in Bengaluru.

Meanwhile, Bengaluru dominated the game after the rain break and posted 218/5 in 20 overs. 

And here's the resumption. The rain has gone away and the game is now on. You can catch the latest updates, scorecard and all the other match-related things here

The play will be resumed at 8:25 PM now. The covers are off and we are all in readiness

It's only light drizzle at the moment and groundstaff has already started removing covers. Match is likely to resume soon.

It's raining heavily now and the covers are coming on.

RCB - 31/0 in 3 overs.

Slight drizzle at M Chinnaswamy Stadium but the play continues.

No rain interruption as both teams are set for the final warm-up at M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

Cuturaj Gaikwad wins the toss as Chennai Super Kings elect to field first against Royal Challengers Bengaluru.

No sign of potential rain at the moment and we can expect a toss at 7 pm. Players are warming up but one side of the ground remains covered. 

M Chinnaswamy Stadium ahead of RCB vs CSK clash

It's been raining in Bengaluru for the last few days and there is a strong forecast of rain during the match today. Dark clouds hover around M Chinnaswamy Stadium but no rain at the moment.

It's 5 pm and no rain in Bengaluru as we get close to kick-off time. But clouds are getting dark with each minute and we might witness some drizzle soon.

Chennai Super Kings remain favourites due to their impressive head-to-head record and their standings in the points table but Royal Challengers Bengaluru's recent form and home advantage makes today's game equally balanced. 

As per a recent update, there is a light drizzle in Bengaluru in the last 3 hours. The CBD area where the Stadium is located has also experienced light drizzle.

As per the current forecast, there are still 100% chances of rain at around 5 PM and it is going down to 90% when the game starts. It will be 70% around 9 PM.

Fans have started gathering around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

No traces of rain around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium so far.

The sun is still shining around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

As per the latest updates, there are chances of a thunderstorm around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium after 5 PM.

The Kengeri area which is located in the south-western region of Bengaluru is experiencing a heavy downpour.

Several RCB fans did an early morning bike roadshow today outside the Chinnaswamy Stadium.

It's pelting down in South West, South East and southern parts of Bengaluru. 

It's pelting down in Rajarajeshwari Nagar which is 14-odd kms away from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. 

Sunshine outside Chinnaswamy

Still a decent cloud cover around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

It's raining heavily in Singasandra which is 13 to 14 km away from the M Chinnaswamy Stadium. However, the weather continues to remain pleasant around the venue.

Early signs of thunderstorm in Bengaluru. Thankfully, there is no drizzle yet.

Rain is likely to lash parts of Bengaluru in the evening.

The M Chinnaswamy Stadium is one of the very few venues in India equipped with a subsurface aeration system. It allows the ground staff to make the outfield game-ready within half an hour after the rain stops.

It seems that the Sun and clouds are playing hide & seek with each other at the moment in Bengaluru. 

A heavy cloud cover is building up slowly. 

IPL fans in Bengaluru are over the moon as they are just moments away from witnessing Virat Kohli and MS Dhoni take centre stage at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, possibly for one last time. How excited are you?

A decent cloud cover is building up, gradually. Still, no signs of rain yet.

You can enjoy a delicious breakfast outdoors if you are in Bengaluru. There is a pleasant breeze blowing which has brought relief to the inhabitants from the heat wave.

The sun is playing hide and seek with the clouds. There is not a dense cloud cover so there's no need to worry at the moment.

Though the sun is still out, the clouds have started to gather on the horizon. Fingers crossed.

Bengaluru is likely to witness a spell of rain in the evening.

A win will take Chennai Super Kings (CSK) into the playoffs. Even a washout will be enough for them to qualify for the playoffs.

Well, the area around the M Chinnaswamy Stadium received light rain yesterday morning. But the weather is quite clear right now. Keep a tab on our blog for the latest updates.

It's a must-win game for RCB, make no mistake about that. Hypothetically, If RCB bat first and post 200 on the board, then they have to win by at least 18 runs to go through. On the other hand, If they are asked to chase then they need to reach their target with about 11 balls to spare.

The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that parts of Bengaluru are likely to witness "heavy rain/thundershowers associated with gusty winds (40-50kph)" today.

Here are the details of the precipitation level of areas that fall in Bengaluru's rural region:

The sun is out and so are the people on the streets in Bengaluru. 

The game is expected to start at 7:30 PM (IST). Let's look at the chances of precipitation on an hourly basis:

6 PM: 33%

7 PM: 34%

8 PM: 34%

9 PM: 37%

10 PM: 47%

11 PM: 51%

A bright sunny start to what promises to be a captivating day for T20 cricket. The sun is out in Bengaluru and hope it stays like this for the rest of the day.

Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the playoff decider between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Chennai Super Kings. Hosts RCB are ready with their prep to take on CSK on their home turf at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
However, there are chances that the game may get adversely affected by the rain. Stay tuned to our live blog for all the instant updates related to the weather in Bengaluru today.