RCB vs CSK, IPL 2025, Bengaluru weather live updates: Rain set to affect match in Chinnaswamy
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Rain is expected to lash out in the match hours on Saturday.
Here is what the weather forecast looks like for today evening
There is a high chance that the match will be affected by rain. To make sure that you do not sit in front of the TV and worry, we have taken that work upon ourselves and will keep you updated every 10 minutes.
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Indian Premier League. Royal Challengers Bengaluru take on Chennai Super Kings on Saturday at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
I am Kingshuk Kusari and I will take you through the game today.
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