RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Weather Update: Rain delays toss in Bengaluru at Chinnaswamy Stadium

Rain threatens to delay the RCB vs PBKS clash in Bengaluru, a familiar IPL scenario. Despite recent rainfall, the stadium’s drainage system offers hope. RCB seeks their first home win after two losses batting first, while confident PBKS, fresh off a record-breaking defense, are boosted by Chahal’s return to his former ground.

NEW DELHI: We always have that one rain-interrupted game in Bengaluru every IPL season, and tonight could be that day. The drizzle has returned just in time to delay the toss for the RCB vs PBKS clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium.

As expected, Bengaluru’s weather continues to flirt with unpredictability. The city has seen plenty of rainfall over the past seven days.

Still, for now, the covers are on, and players are in wait mode as we track conditions closely.

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According to Accuweather, there’s a 17% chance of rain throughout the evening, with humidity steadily climbing from 53% at 7 PM to 60% by 10 PM.

Temperatures will stay around 28–29°C, with wind gusts peaking near 28 km/h. It could bring the dew factor into play if the match gets underway later.

RCB, despite a perfect record on the road (4-0), have been winless at home, suffering twin defeats at Chinnaswamy.

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Both came after losing the toss and being put in to bat, tough ask on a pitch that turns into a paradise for chasers under dew.

PBKS, on the other hand, arrive brimming with confidence.

They pulled off the lowest successful defence in IPL history against KKR, thanks to Yuzvendra Chahal’s vintage 4/28 spell.

A return to his former home ground, where he’s still the leading wicket-taker, makes for a juicy subplot.

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RCB’s bowling, especially Josh Hazlewood’s struggles at home, has been a concern.

Meanwhile, PBKS boast two of the season’s most dangerous powerplay hitters in Priyansh Arya and Shreyas Iyer.

With both teams sitting on 8 points, the winner tonight will jump to the top of the table alongside Delhi Capitals, setting up a spicy rematch in New Chandigarh on Sunday.

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