IPL 2024: If RR vs RCB Eliminator Is Washed Out, RCB Will Disqualify For IPL Final

The eliminator match of IPL 2024 between Rajasthan Royals and Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be played on May 22 at 7:30 PM at Narendra Nondi Stadium, Ahmedabad.

RR vs RCB Match Details

After the end of all the league matches in the IPL points table, Rajasthan Royals (RR) team is at the third position. At the same time, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) has captured the fourth position in the playoffs by defeating Chennai in its last match. Because of this, an eliminator match will be played between these two teams.

Rajasthan Royals (RR)’s previous match was against Kolkata Knight Riders which was washed out due to rain. At the same time, RCB made a good entry in the playoffs by defeating Chennai Super Kings in their last match.

Weather Report of Ahmedabad Today

The weather of Ahmedabad is going to be absolutely clear on 22nd May, which is very good news for cricket fans. The temperature in Ahmedabad is going to be 45 degrees to 31 degrees. In such a situation, the players will have to cope with the heat. The wind can blow at a speed of 10 to 15 kilometers per hour. Humidity can remain between 31% to 33%.There are 0% chances of precipitation and the viewers will enjoy the game without any halts.

What will be the final Scenario if rain cancels the match?

Although taking the previous wash out matches in consideration if something like that happens in this match as well and rain affects the outcome of the Eliminator match between RR and RCB, then the game protocol comes into play. Since Rajasthan finished better in the points table they will progress to the Q2 match to face team Hyderabad. On the other hand, Bangalore will have to bid goodbye to this year’s IPL trophy even after entering the playoffs with only 1% chance.

Probable Playing XI of both teams

Rajasthan Royals:

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tom Kohler-Cadmore, Sanju Samson (captain/wk), Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, Rovman Powell, Ravichandran Ashwin, Trent Boult, Sandeep Sharma, Avesh Khan, Nandre Berger.

Royal Challengers Bangalore:

Faf du Plessis (captain), Virat Kohli, Glenn Maxwell, Rajat Patidar, Cameron Green, Mahipal Lomror, Dinesh Karthik (wicketkeeper), Karn Sharma, Yash Dayal, Lockie Ferguson, Mohammed Siraj.