The high-stakes IPL 2025 clash between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK) at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium is under threat due to rain, with a 76-78% chance of showers on May 3. RCB, on the back of a terrific form, would love playing with the encounter against arch-rivals CSK, who have been the worst-performing IPL 2025 sides. RCB would like to bank on thi situation but rain can spoil their chances.
RCB to qualify if rain spoils game vs CSK?
A complete washout would mean both teams share a point—RCB moves to 15 points in 11 games, while CSK, already eliminated, remains at the bottom with 5 points.
| Time | Rain Chances |
|---|---|
| 5 PM to 6 PM | 80% |
| 6 PM to 7 PM | 80% |
| 7 PM to 8 PM | 50% |
| 8 PM to 9 PM | 50% |
| 9 PM to 10 PM | 40% |
| 10 PM to 11 PM | 30% |
A no-result would take RCB to the top of the table with 15 points, surpassing Mumbai Indians (MI) and Gujarat Titans (both at 14). While 16 points is generally considered the threshold for playoff qualification, 15 could still prove enough depending on other results. However, RCB would prefer to confirm their playoff spot with a win rather than rely on net run rate or other fixtures.
The good news for Bengaluru fans is that RCB’s final three league matches are against struggling sides—LSG (10 pts), SRH (6 pts), and KKR (9 pts)—none of whom are currently in the top four. Winning just one of these would take RCB to 17 points, ensuring qualification. Winning all three would likely place them in the top two, giving them two opportunities to reach the final.
IPL 2025 points table if RCB vs CSK game gets washed out
| Team | Mat | Won | Lost | NR | Pts | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 15 | +0.521 |
| Mumbai Indians | 11 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 14 | +1.274 |
| Gujarat Titans | 10 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 14 | +0.867 |
| Punjab Kings | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 13 | +0.199 |
| Delhi Capitals | 10 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 12 | +0.362 |
| Lucknow Super Giants | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | -0.325 |
| Kolkata Knight Riders | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 9 | +0.271 |
| Rajasthan Royals (E) | 11 | 3 | 8 | 0 | 6 | -0.780 |
| Sunrisers Hyderabad | 10 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 6 | -1.192 |
| Chennai Super Kings (E) | 11 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 5 | -1.211 |
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