PBKS vs RCB Weather Update: Match Resumes at 8:55 PM IST After Hailstorm Interruption

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In a dramatic turn of events, the IPL 2024 clash between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore at the picturesque HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala was disrupted by rain after just ten overs of play.

The abrupt weather intervention came at a crucial juncture on Thursday, May 9, when RCB was building a strong innings, with the scoreboard reading 119/3.

May 09, 2024, 8:56 pm IST

PBKS vs RCB Weather Update

THe match resumes with no overs lost

May 09, 2024, 8:53 pm IST

Weather Update

The match is all set to resume as players are all ready to get back on the field. The match resumes in two minutes

May 09, 2024, 8:45 pm IST

PBKS vs RCB Weather Update

Confirmation by the official broadcasters. The match restarts at 8:55 PM IST, which is 10 minutes from now

May 09, 2024, 8:44 pm IST

IPL 2024 Live Weather Update

Efforts are already on to dry the outfield as the super sopper is out in the middle. We await update from the match officials

May 09, 2024, 8:40 pm IST

Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore Weather Update

Good news from the centre, covers are coming off and umpires are walking out in the middle to take a look at the outfield. It turns out it was just a passing hailstorm!

The rain arrived immediately after RCB's Rajat Patidar was dismissed for a fiery 55 off 23 balls, caught by Bairstow off the bowling of Sam Curran. At the time, Virat Kohli was at the crease, not out on 42, with new batsman Cameron Green yet to open his account. The duo was left stranded as the heavens opened up, putting a temporary halt to what was shaping up to be a high-scoring affair.

RCB had been on a roll in the last five overs before the interruption, smashing 75 runs and losing just the wicket of Patidar. The match had witnessed an explosive start after Punjab Kings won the toss and decided to field first, likely influenced by the weather forecast which predicted possible thunderstorms later in the evening.

AccuWeather had reported that thunderstorms were expected around 8 and 9 PM, with the conditions remaining cloudy throughout the evening. The humidity was pegged at 60 percent, and with temperatures around 30 degrees Celsius coupled with wind speeds close to 25 km/h, the stage was set for a challenging game under fluctuating weather conditions.

As it stands, the match officials and ground staff are on high alert, monitoring the weather closely with hopes of resuming play as soon as possible. The outcome of this game could be pivotal for both teams' chances in the tournament, making the wait all the more agonizing for the players and their supporters.

Fans around the globe are keeping their fingers crossed, hoping that the weather gods will relent to allow continuation of what promises to be an enthralling encounter in the IPL 2024.