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On Saturday, March 23, the Indian Premier League (IPL) will see its first northern derof season 17 as the Punjab Kings (PBKS) take on the Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Mohali.
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Both these sides will be looking to put in an improved performance from last year, as they finished 8th and 9th in the table. Delhi will be boosted the return of captain Rishabh Pant for the first time since his car accident in December 2022.
This is the first day game of IPL 2024. In this piece, The Sporting News has got you covered with all the updates about the weather forecast for the match.
Mohali latest weather forecast ahead of PBKS vs DC IPL 2024 match
Saturday, 23 March 2024
We can expect an uninterrupted game on Saturday, with no rain forecasted for the match time (3:30 PM onwards). Temperatures are expected to hover around 33-34 degrees Celsius. This will be dry heat, as the humidity is expected to be relatively low at 14-15%.
Let’s take a look at the hourly temperatures and probability of rainfall in Mohali on matchday (all times are in IST).
- 3 PM: 33°C (0% chance of rain)
- 4 PM: 34°C (0% chance of rain)
- 5 PM: 33°C (0% chance of rain)
- 6 PM: 31°C (0% chance of rain)
- 7 PM: 28°C (0% chance of rain)
- 8 PM: 28°C (0% chance of rain)
Chances of rain interrupting play in Mohali:
No rain is expected during the match, so we are likely to get a full game.
Weather forecast in Mohali: What happens if PBKS vs DC 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.
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What time does the IPL 2024 match between PBKS and DC start?
The IPL 2024 match between PBKS and DC will begin at 3:30 PM IST.
How to watch the IPL 2024 match between PBKS and DC?
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: PBKS vs DC | Star Sports | JioCinema app / website |
IPL 2024, PBKS vs DC: Latest betting odds, prediction
DC are favourites to win the IPL 2024 match against DC in Mohali, according to odds on Dafabet.
| Result | Betting odds |
|---|---|
| PBKS win | 2.00 |
| DC win | 1.85 |
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