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RCB vs PBKS Live Weather Updates: Official Confirmation!

The moment has come!! The toss will take place at 9:30 PM IST, while the the match will start at 9:45 PM IST.

RCB vs PBKS Live Weather Updates: Covers Off! Toss Soon!

The match officials are currently inspecting the ground, with the on-field umpires deep in discussion with the head curator about the conditions. Meanwhile, both teams are staying active, continuing their warm-up routines as they await further updates. Rajat Patidar has stepped out to assess the pitch, while the RCB squad is fully engaged in their pre-game preparations - including a casual game of football to keep the spirits high.

RCB vs PBKS Live Weather Updates: Rain, Rain Go Away!

The latest possible time for the toss to take place for a five-over match is 10:41 PM. That leaves under two hours for the persistent drizzle to clear, the covers to come off, and the ground staff to get the field match-ready.

RCB vs PBKS Rain Live Weather Updates: We Start Losing Overs From Now!

There's a glimmer of hope as reports suggest the rain has eased. However, it's not completely dry yet-there's still a light drizzle lingering over the ground, though it has become less intense. For now, the delay continues, and unless conditions improve quickly, overs will start getting reduced from 8:30 PM onwards.

RCB vs PBKS Live Weather Rain Updates: What Happens If There Is A Washout?

With the wash-out result, RCB will temporarily climb to the second spot on the points table, while PBKS will slip to third. Interestingly, the two sides are set to face off again in just a few days-on Sunday afternoon. Given the short turnaround between the matches, both camps might actually appreciate the minimal gap, allowing players to stay in rhythm. Naturally, both teams will be eager to collect maximum points from these back-to-back fixtures.

RCB vs PBKS Live Weather Updates: Rain Till 10:30 PM?

As per latest weather forecast, it looks like the rain might persist till 10:30 PM IST. The cut-off for a 5-over game is 10:55 PM IST.

RCB vs PBKS Live Bengaluru Weather: Fans Are Getting Frustrated!

Quite obvious, we are now almost 1 hour late and the fans are losing their cool.

8:10 PM IST & Local Time:

The rain has returned to Chinnaswamy Stadium, and the wait continues.

It’s a bit of a setback, but we’re staying hopeful!

It's frustration now 😭 😭 😭 #RCBvsPBKS #PBKSvsRCB pic.twitter.com/GcSaTgaxJi

— Alexander. (@_TheNotGreat08) April 18, 2025

RCB vs PBKS LIVE Weather Updates: Latest Update From Bengaluru...

The rain is very light, but it's still drizzling enough to prevent any play. As a result, everyone will have to remain indoors until it clears up completely.

RCB vs PBKS Live Weather Updates: Toss At 8:30 PM?

We are getting mixed information from the ground. It looks like the rain has stopped for now and we might have the toss from 8:30 PM IST. Let's wait for official confirmation.

RCB vs PBKS Live Rain Updates: It Seems To Stay Longer!

Looks like we are in for a long night! Here's a look at the live visuals.

🚨 𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘 🚨

𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝘂𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗮𝘀𝘄𝗮𝗺𝘆 : The rain continues and seems to stay longer ⛈️

𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝘀 𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗹 & 𝗹𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 #RCBvsPBKS pic.twitter.com/Om1TBvuQj9

— Indian Cricket Team (@incricketteam) April 18, 2025

RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Rain Updates: Bowlers To Rule The Roost?

That RCB vs CSK game also faced a rain delay, and when play resumed, the pitch offered considerable turn for 3-4 overs. Tonight, the pitch is once again covered, and it hasn't performed as anticipated this season. Could the bowlers find conditions more favorable at the Chinnaswamy tonight?

RCB vs CSK Live Bengaluru Rain: Crowd Wait Impatiently...

Currently, the screens are showing last season's RCB vs CSK match to keep the eager crowd entertained while they wait.

RCB vs PBKS Rain Updates Live: How Late The Match Can Start?

The match can begin as late as 10:54 PM for a 5-over-a-side game. Over the past few nights, there has been consistent rain for 2 to 3 hours, so while we can expect the match to go ahead, it will likely be with fewer overs.

RCB vs PBKS Weather Live Updates: Hazlewood Discusses Powerplay Strategy and Quick Bowlers’ Role

As we wait for the rain to stop, this is what Josh Hazlewood said-Three of our quick bowlers, they are a little bit different. No matter who takes the new ball, we have got a role to play. They are great swing bowlers upfront. They are wicket-takers and I try to do my thing. Powerplay has been the best part for us with the ball so far. It's going to get interesting, it's raining at the moment. I know the outfield dries quickly here, so as soon as the rain stops, we can get on the field. In a couple of games here, it has been a great learning curve for us. Some guys have played a lot of cricket here (Chinnaswamy), some haven't played as much. We are always learning on the go. Got to hit the good length, hit the top of off stump. Need to go full and swing the ball in the powerplay.

RCB vs PBKS Rain Updates: Still Drizzling...

The first ball was meant to be bowled by now, but the rain continues, holding up the start. A large crowd is already present at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, patiently waiting for the rain to pass. Although it's still drizzling, BCCI officials are standing by the boundary without umbrellas or jackets, indicating how light the rain is. However, the covers remain in place, as they can't be removed until the rain stops completely.

RCB vs PBKS Bengaluru Rain Updates: Minimum Overs To Get A Result?

As per the laws of the game, to get a result in a match, a minimum of 5 overs have to be bowled to the team batting second subject to a result not being achieved earlier. So, at least both teams will need to face 5 overs each to determine a result.

But, if the weather or any other interruptions are not very long, the overs are reduced keeping in mind the playing duration of the match. The result also will be determined via Duckworth Lewis Stern method, should the rain interrupt play during the two innings.

RCB vs PBKS Live Weather Updates: When Do We Start Losing Overs?

Under the IPL playing conditions, if there is a loss of playing time, the number of overs to be bowled in the match will be adjusted according to a rate of 14.11 overs per hour, based on the total remaining time available, which also includes a 60-minute extension window.

RCB vs PBKS Live Weather Updates: Bad News!

The outfield at this venue usually dries up in no time, but unfortunately, the drizzle has returned. Match officials have now made their way back to the dressing room.

RCB vs PBKS Live Weather Updates: Plenty Of Water On Covers...

We're getting live visuals from the ground - the rain has completely stopped, though there's still a significant amount of water collected on the covers. The on-field umpire is currently in discussion with the groundstaff about the conditions.

RCB vs PBKS Live Score: Maxwell Eyes Turnaround With the Bat

As we wait for the revised toss time, this is what Glenn Maxwell said- Certainly instills a lot of belief in the team. We certainly knew we weren't the best with the bat but we realized that there was something in the wicket that we could exploit. Obviously while defending a low total, you need a lot of things to go your way. I felt the energy we brought throughout the innings was a really good sign of things to come. Hopefully, we can keep the standards on the field and keep that energy. Hopefully, helps us going forward. Well hopefully, the rain goes away. With rain around since the last two days, the outfield is gonna be soft and slow. Scoring might not be as high as I have probably known in the last few years. But should be a really good contest. The small boundaries will always be enticing the batters. You have to be good with your skills as a bowler. The lucky thing about being an all-rounder, a couple of things about my bowling going really well. Will join the party at some stage. Probably a bit of luck and something going your way as a batter. Probably should have reviewed the first ball of the tournament that I faced (laughs). Things might have been different. I think making sure I keep my energy and am still upbeat. I have some of the best guys watching me train. Fingers crossed and I might turn it around with the bat.

RCB vs PBKS Rain Live Updates: Some Positive News...

News coming in that that the groundstaff in their raincoats waiting by the boundary line. Very slight drizzle now. Hopefully things will get better in the coming minutes.

RCB vs PBKS Live Weather: Toss Delayed!

The toss has been delayed due as it continues to pour down in Bengaluru. We do have plenty of buffer time before we actually start to lose overs.

RCB vs PBKS Weather Updates: Drizzle In Bengaluru

As has often been the case during IPL seasons in Bengaluru, rain has made a timely appearance, with a light drizzle setting in just moments ahead of the scheduled toss between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings.

RCB vs PBKS Live Weather Updates: Hello and Welcome!

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