Bengaluru was all set to stage the return of the Indian Premier League after an abrupt break in the middle of the season, with the match between the Royal Challengers Bengaluru and the Kolkata Knight Riders.
However, the rain gods had a say in the situation, and the match had to be delayed due to constant showers at the venue throughout the evening.
Coming into the match, RCB sit in the 2nd position with only a win needed to seal the qualification to the playoffs with 18 points to their name.
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On the other hand, it is a must-win for the Knight Riders, who only have 11 points on the table, with a win only keeping them alive with an outside chance to progress in the knockouts.
As the drizzles continue at the Chinnaswamy, TSN explores the cut-off timings for the shortest match that can be played on Saturday night.
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RCB vs KKR: What is the cut-off timing for a five-over match?
To get a result from the match, a minimum of five overs are needed to be played by both teams, and the cut-off time to start the match is 10:56 pm or 22:56 hours according to the Indian Standard Time.
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For the full match to be played, the first ball had to be bowled before 8:45 pm, which has already passed, and we have started to lose overs.
As of 9:10 pm, the rain has still not stopped as the players are seen waiting for the match to begin patiently.
What happens if RCB vs KKR ends in a washout?
If both teams don't bat for at least 5 overs, the match will end as a no result and both teams will get a point each.
RCB will seal their playoff qualification, however, the top-2 finish will look a bit tricky with 17 points on board.
On the other side, KKR will be officially out of the tournament with their final match still to be played.
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