Bengaluru's Chinnaswamy Stadium has a good name with their drainage system, and today, it did not disappoint. Within half an hour of the rain stopping, the stadium got all set for the match. The toss was held after a delay of one and a half hours, at 9:30 pm, having curtailed 6 overs from both sides. But what caught the eyes was the outfield soaking the water within seconds, leaving it completely dry. The ground staff too held a massive respect for their awareness-—they went to pull out the covers of the practice pitch first and then went towards the main pitch. Watch the magic of the Subair Drainage System: Subair Drainage System of Chinnaswamy Stadium. pic.twitter.com/Fz1tExLhy6 — Virat Kohli Fan Club (@Trend_VKohli) April 18, 2025 Meanwhile, Royal Challengers Bengaluru are in deep trouble, losing six crucial wickets within 8 overs. The wickets include those of Phil Salt (4), Virat Kohli (1), Liam Livingstone (4), Jitesh Sharma (2), Krunal Pandya (1) and Rajat Patidar (23). Read also: Watch: Rajinikanth’s Advice Makes Kavya Maran Smile What is Subair Drainage System? The SubAir Drainage System is a cutting-edge turf management solution developed to swiftly eliminate excess water from sports grounds, ensuring minimal disruption to play during or after rainfall. Its first notable application in cricket was at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, where it revolutionized water drainage and pitch readiness in rain-prone conditions. Beneath the surface, the system features an intricate web of perforated pipes linked to a central SubAir unit. It operates in two distinct modes. In vacuum mode, it pulls water from both the surface and subsoil, draining it up to 36 times faster than natural gravitational flow. This drastically reduces delays caused by wet weather. In pressure mode, it pushes air through the soil, improving aeration, moderating temperature, and stimulating healthier turf growth. Equipped with advanced sensors, the system continuously monitors soil moisture, temperature, and salinity, making automatic adjustments to preserve ideal turf conditions. The advantages are far-reaching. It enhances turf health by encouraging deep root growth and minimizing the risk of soil-borne diseases. Additionally, it ensures the playability of the field remains consistent, aiding in uninterrupted match scheduling even in unpredictable weather. While it gained prominence in cricket, the SubAir System is widely used across international golf courses and various other sports arenas, proving its global value in modern turf and drainage management.