The IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans has been delayed due to rain at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad. The toss has been delayed indefinitely and there is no news for a start time. If the game is washed out, it will be shifted to the reserve day, May 29. The final can start as late as 9.35 pm IST without any reduction in overs. A five-over shootout can start as late as 11.56 pm. If no play is possible, the team that finished highest in the league table after the 70 matches of the regular season will be declared the winner.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) has been delayed due to rain at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad.
The toss has been delayed indefinitely and there is no news for a start time at the time of writing.
It’s not uncommon for cricket matches to be delayed or even cancelled due to rain, and the IPL is no exception. In fact, rain played spoilsport in only one game during the league stage this season when the clash between Lucknow Super Giants and CSK in Lucknow on May 3 got washed out and the two teams shared points.
But what happens if the IPL final is washed out? Sporting News India has the answers.
Does the IPL 2023 Final have a reserve day?
If there is no play possible on May 28 in the IPL final then the game will be shifted to the reserve day which is May 29.
When can the match start without losing overs?
The final can start as late as 9.35 pm IST without any reduction in overs. A five-over shootout can start as late as 11.56 pm. If rain does not allow any play tonight, the final will be held on May 29.
So, there is still hope for cricket fans eagerly waiting for the IPL 2023 final to take place.
Can the IPL final be decided using a Super Over?
For the Final, in the event that it is not possible to schedule a 5-over match to be completed by the end of the extra time on the reserve day, the teams will, if conditions permit, play a Super Over to determine the winner of the final. This means that the pitch and ground must be ready for play so that the Super Over can start at the latest by 1.20 am (Final).
A Super Over is an exciting way to determine the winner of a cricket match, and it would certainly add to the drama of the IPL final if it came down to this.
What happens if no play at all is possible in the final? Who will win IPL 2023?
In the event that it is not possible to start the Super Over, the team that finished highest in the league table after the 70 matches of the regular season shall be declared the winner of the relevant playoff match or final.
So, even if the weather doesn’t cooperate and the IPL 2023 final is unable to take place, there will still be a winner declared based on the teams’ performances throughout the season.
While rain delays can be frustrating for cricket fans, it’s important to remember that player safety is the top priority. The IPL organizers will do everything they can to ensure that the final takes place in a safe and fair manner, whether that means waiting for the rain to stop or using alternative methods to determine the winner.
So, keep your fingers crossed and stay tuned for updates on the IPL 2023 final.
