22 May, 00:42 (IST)

So the much-anticipated clash between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans have ended at the Chinnaswamy Stadium with the defending champions taking the victory. The contest had a delayed start due to a wet outfield but once it began, there were no weather-related interruptions. Eventually the rain stayed away for the whole period of the match. RCB were knocked out of the playoffs race with this loss despite Virat Kohli scoring a hundred. 

21 May, 23:42 (IST)

Shubman Gill and Vijay Shankar have put Gujarat Titans in control in this run chase against Royal Challengers Bangalore. Both have scored half-centuries. While Gill's fifty was fluent and stylish, Shankar had a hot-and-cold show with the bat. At the moment, Gujarat Titans are ahead in this run chase with 50 runs needed to win in 30 balls. 

21 May, 22:29 (IST)

Virat Kohli's seventh IPL hundred has guided RCB to a competitive 197/5 at the Chinnaswamy Stadium against Gujarat Titans. The right-hander now has the most number of centuries in the history of the tournament as he went past Chris Gayle's record of six hundreds. 

21 May, 22:05 (IST)

A second consecutive hundred for Virat Kohli this season! The RCB star has been in some form this season and he has showcased it once again, this time in front of a packed Chinnaswamy crowd! This is also the 10th hundred of the tournament and Kohli is the only batter to get two. 

21 May, 21:27 (IST)

Virat Kohli has yet another half-century to his name and it has come in this all-important contest between Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans. With Faf du Plessis and Glenn Maxwell already back in the hut, Kohli's knock has kept RCB in the hunt for a big score. 

21 May, 20:28 (IST)

The Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans match has finally started after a delay due to a wet outfield. Earlier, rain began after the toss at 7:45 pm IST, leading to a delay in proceedings. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis have opened the innings for RCB in this crucial encounter. 

21 May, 20:21 (IST)

The match has been delayed further due to a wet outfield. There has been some wet patches on the field which is being cleared out at the moment. Virat Kohli and Faf du Plessis are raring to go and are waiting in the RCB dugout. Some Gujarat Titans players and support staff are out on the ground. 

21 May, 20:03 (IST)

Just when it looked like the match was getting set to start, it started raining in Bengaluru once again. Gujarat Titans won the toss and chose to bowl and the match was slated to start at 8 pm IST. But the skies opened up and rai has delayed start of play. 

21 May, 19:58 (IST)

After delays due to rain and a wet outfield, the toss took place at the RCB vs GT Match, with the visiting side winning. Gujarat Titans opted to bowl first in this match, keeping in mind the weather. The good news is that no overs have been lost and a full contest is expected. RCB have Himanshu Sharma as a debutant. He has replaced Karn Sharma for the home team. 

21 May, 19:54 (IST)

After delays due to rain and a wet outfield, the toss took place at the RCB vs GT Match, with the visiting side winning. Gujarat Titans opted to bowl first in this match, keeping in mind the weather. The good news is that no overs have been lost and a full contest is expected. RCB have Himanshu Sharma as a debutant. He has replaced Karn Sharma for the home team. 

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The group stage of Indian Premier League 2023 has been nothing short of fascinating, with the last game set to decide the four teams who would enter the playoffs. Gujarat Titans, Chennai Super Kings and Lucknow Super Giants have already made it through to the knockouts—in that order—and now, it would all boil down to the final match of what has been a thrilling group stage, between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans to determine the fourth side in the playoffs. As players and fans of both teams gear up for this exciting clash, there’s bad news from Bangalore. The heavens have opened up and the city has been witnessing heavy downpours ahead of this clash. What Happens if RCB vs GT IPL 2023 Match is Washed Out Due to Rain in Bengaluru? Who Qualifies for Playoffs?.

There has been a forecast of rainfall and that has come true with the downpour beginning in the afternoon. And if things continue this way, the Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Gujarat Titans match stands a good chance of being washed out. The temperature is likely to be between 23-28 degrees Celsius. Rain would introduce a new dimension to this contest. If the downpour stops before the match, a full game might just take place, although it can have a delayed start.

Fans expectedly would want the rain to stop and this match to go ahead as scheduled. For Gujarat Titans, this contest would serve as preparation for their Qualifier 1 against Chennai Super Kings. The stakes are much higher for Royal Challengers Bangalore, who need to win this match to qualify, provided the result of the Mumbai Indians vs Sunrisers Hyderabad match goes their way. What would happen if there’s a washout? Both Royal Challengers Bangalore and Gujarat Titans have had dominant victories in their last matches and this clash is set to be an exciting one should the rain clouds stay away.