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On Friday, March 22, the Indian Premier League (IPL) will return for its 17th season as defending champions Chennai Super Kings take on Royal Challengers Bengaluru in their home ground of the MA Chidambaram Stadium.
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CSK and RCB have produced some of the most entertaining clashes down the years, and have some of the most passionate fansbases as well. Several stars will be in action, including MS Dhoni, Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Faf du Plessis and Ruturaj Gaikwad. It promises to be an exciting encounter.
In this piece, The Sporting News has got you covered with all the updates about the weather forecast for the IPL opener.
Chennai latest weather forecast ahead of CSK vs RCB IPL 2024 match
Friday, 22 March 2024
We can expect an uninterrupted game on Friday, with no rain forecasted for the match time (8:00 PM onwards). Temperatures are expected to hover around 30 degrees Celsius but can feel like 34 degrees. Humidity is high as usual in Chennai, expected to be around 75-77%.
Let’s take a look at the hourly temperatures and probability of rainfall in Chennai on matchday (all times are in IST).
- 7 PM: 30°C (0% chance of rain)
- 8 PM: 30°C (0% chance of rain)
- 9 PM: 30°C (0% chance of rain)
- 10 PM: 30°C (0% chance of rain)
- 11 PM: 29°C (0% chance of rain)
Chances of rain interrupting play in Chennai:
No rain is expected during the match, so we are likely to get a full match.
Weather forecast in Chennai: What happens if CSK vs RCB is stopped rain?
If rain washes out the entire match or makes a result impossible, then each side will be awarded one point each. If play is possible after a significant rain delay, the DLS method will be used to determine adjusted targets for the chasing side, in order to complete the match.
MORE: What is DLS, what does it stand for and how does it work in cricket?
What time does the IPL 2024 match between CSK and RCB start?
The IPL 2024 match between CSK and RCB will begin at 8:00 PM IST.
How to watch the IPL 2024 match between CSK and RCB?
Fans can watch the game on television via the Star Sports Network channel. You can also live stream the game for free on the JioCinema app and website.
| Match | TV CHANNEL | LIVESTREAM |
| IPL 2024: CSK vs RCB | Star Sports | JioCinema app / website |
IPL 2024, CSK vs RCB: Latest betting odds, prediction
CSK are favourites to win the IPL 2024 opening match against RCB in Chennai, according to odds on Dafabet.
| Result | Betting odds |
|---|---|
| CSK win | 1.65 |
| RCB win | 2.20 |
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