Rain Threatens DC Vs CSK IPL 2026 Match Washout (Source: AFP Photos)
In an unfortunate turn of events, the high-octane IPL 2026 match between Delhi Capitals (DC) and Chennai Super Kings (CSK), set to take place at Delhi’s Arun Jaitley Stadium later on Tuesday, could face a washout.
Out of nowhere, rain arrived in Delhi, at the time of typing this (3:30 PM IST), making fans worried about what could happen in the coming hours. To make matters worse, hailstorm hit Delhi as well.
Delhi Weather Today: Tensions Loom Large Over Both DC & CSK
With DC and CSK both competing for a place in the IPL playoffs, relentless rain during the match could ruin their mood. For those who are not aware, CSK are four wins in nine matches, and so does DC.
With CSK and DC both competing for a place in the IPL playoffs, relentless rain during the match could ruin their mood. For those who are not aware, CSK are four wins in nine matches, and so does DC.
However, CSK are a place ahead of DC in the IPL points table, thanks to a better net run rate (NRR). CSK’s NRR stands at +0.005, while DC’s have -0.895.
As many as eight victories in 14 league matches in a single IPL season almost guarantees a team to qualify for the IPL playoffs. Now, if a match gets washed out, teams share a point each. That takes a team with odd number of points, making their case tough for qualification for the next stage.
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How's Delhi Weather Forecast Today?
However, things have changed ever since the rain happened in Delhi. In fact, according to Accuweather, there is no chance of rain when the DC vs CSK IPL 2026 match takes place at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The average temperature is 29 degrees centigrade, with the lowest temperature being 21 degrees centigrade.
Hence, it is safe to say that the match between DC and CSK, in all likelihood, will happen despite the rain scare. In fact, don’t be surprised if it happens for a full 20-over match.
IPL 2026 At A Glance
As things stand, Punjab Kings are at the top of the points table, having won six out of their nine matches. The IPL 2026 only had one washout match, which involved Shreyas Iyer-led Punjab and his former IPL franchise Kolkata Knight Riders.
RCB are currently placed second in the chart, with six wins and three defeats. SRH and RR are placed third and fourth places, respectively, with six wins and four losses each. Shubman Gill’s Gujarat Titans have also got six wins in 10 matches, although they are placed fifth on the table.
Of course, the business end of IPL 2026 is not far away.
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