Is it rain to play spoilsport in Bengaluru?

Royal Challengers Bengaluru will take on Punjab Kings in match number 34 of IPL 2025 at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru on Friday. The tie, is however, threatened by rain. RCB are yet to win a game at home this season, having lost two games played at the venue so far. Will the tie against PBKS be washed out? Let’s check out the weather report for the match in Bengaluru.

M Chinnaswamy stadium weather report for RCB vs PBKS

As per AccuWeather, there is a forecast for thunderstorms at spots in Bengaluru in the afternoon. Towards the evening, clear to partly cloudy conditions are expected, with the minimum temperature dipping to 21 degree celcius. There is a 12% chance of rain during the RCB vs PBKS tie from 7 PM to 11 PM.

However, the M Chinnaswamy stadium is well-equipped to ensure that rain doesn’t play spoilsport in the game. The sub-air drainage system in Bengaluru has been effective in ensuring that the wet outfield is dried as quickly as possible to get it game ready. The state-of-the-art facility was installed in 2017 and is one of the best across stadiums in India.

How does sub-air drainage system work?

The SubAir system works by extracting water through super-absorption pipes at a rate of over 10,000 liters per minute, starting as soon as it begins raining. Remote sensors installed in the field activate the technology.

Additionally, the aeration feature of the system creates an ideal growing environment for the root zone, reducing turf diseases, algae, excessive thatch, and black layers. It also helps lower the surface temperature, providing more comfort for players on the field.