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Toss Delayed In Bengaluru: Results Of All Rain-Marred IPL Matches At Chinnaswamy

Probuddha Bhattacharjee

Toss delayed in RCB vs PBKS (Source: IPLT20.com)Toss delayed in RCB vs PBKS (Source: IPLT20.com)

M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru has witnessed several rain-affected matches throughout IPL history. From complete abandonments to matches decided by the Duckworth-Lewis method, the Bengaluru weather has occasionally played spoilsport during crucial encounters. Here's a comprehensive overview of all rain-affected matches at this iconic venue.

Complete List of Rain-Affected Matches At The M. Chinnaswamy Stadium

1. May 14, 2011: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kolkata Knight Riders

Season: 2011
Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 7 wickets (D/L method)
Scores: Kolkata Knight Riders 89/4 (12 overs), Royal Challengers Bengaluru 93/3 (12.2 overs)

Details: The match was reduced to 13 overs per side due to rain. KKR posted 89/4, and RCB successfully chased down the target with 3 balls to spare.

2. April 29, 2015: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals

Season: 2015
Result: Match abandoned without a ball bowled

Details: Persistent rain throughout the evening forced the match to be abandoned without even the toss taking place. Both teams shared one point each.

3. May 17, 2015: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Delhi Daredevils

Season: 2015
Result: Match abandoned without a ball bowled

Details: The second abandoned match of the 2015 season at this venue. Heavy rain meant no play was possible, resulting in both teams getting one point each.

4. May 18, 2016: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Kings XI Punjab

Season: 2016
Result: Royal Challengers Bengaluru won by 82 runs (D/L method)
Scores: Royal Challengers Bengaluru 211/3 (15 overs), Kings XI Punjab 120/9 (14 overs)

Details: Despite rain reducing the match to 15 overs per side, RCB posted a mammoth 211, powered by Chris Gayle and Kohli. KXIP's revised target was 202 in 14 overs, but they fell well short of the target.

5. May 17, 2017: Sunrisers Hyderabad vs Kolkata Knight Riders (Eliminator)

Season: 2017
Result: Kolkata Knight Riders won by 7 wickets (D/L method)
Scores: Sunrisers Hyderabad 128/7 (20 overs), Kolkata Knight Riders 48/3 (6 overs)

Details: This playoff match saw SRH batting a full innings, but rain dramatically reduced KKR's target to 48 runs from just 6 overs, which they achieved with 4 balls remaining.

6. April 30, 2019: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Rajasthan Royals

Season: 2019
Result: Match abandoned without a ball bowled

Details: Continuous rain meant no play was possible, and both teams had to settle for one point each, hampering RCB's already slim playoff chances that season.

Impact on Team Performances

Royal Challengers Bengaluru has been involved in 5 of the 6 rain-affected matches at their home ground. They won both the completed matches that were decided by the D/L method, while three other matches were completely washed out.

The Chinnaswamy Stadium's vulnerability to pre-monsoon showers during April-May has occasionally disrupted the IPL schedule, particularly affecting evening matches. Despite the stadium's excellent drainage system, Bengaluru's unpredictable weather patterns continue to pose challenges for cricket matches.