IPL 2018: Match 38, KXIP vs RR - Weather Forecast

Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) have stayed back in Indore after their previous encounter as a new opponent in Rajasthan Royals (RR) have arrived in the city. The game is immensely crucial for the visitors as they are the bottom-placed team but a victory will certainly shoot them up to the fifth position. There is no threat for Punjab as of now but they would want to seal their place in the playoffs as soon as possible. However, the weather in Indore needs to be conducive for the game of cricket to take place.

R Ashwin would be disappointed after losing their last game as they failed to up their intensity during the course of the game and their opponents ran away with a win. He will be expecting a much better show from his troops in this match and hope they can pull off a victory. Ajinkya Rahane, however, would be more worried about the form of his gun players who have consistently failed to live up to the expectations. Everyone needs to stand up for the Royals to make a comeback in this tournament now.

Will it rain in Indore?

According to Accu Weather, there is no rain in the forecast in Indore on a super Sunday. But the players would be more worried about the hot weather in the city. Currently, the temperatures are hovering around 42 Degree Celsius and it will continue to stay hot in the lead up to the match. The intensity will let off late in the night when the game is about to end as the temperatures will drop down. Interestingly, there is no humidity and dew is also not expected to play its part which doesn’t make toss the decisive factor.

The pitch will be on the slower side a little bit but the ball comes nicely on to the bat under the lights which should make it a high-scoring game.

Overall Verdict: There is no rain at all in Indore city and the enthusiastic crowd will get to enjoy a full game of cricket on Sunday.

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