IPL 2023: Who Will Win Title If CSK vs GT Final Is Abandoned Due To Rain?

The IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans was affected by rain.

The 16th season of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2023 will award its champions on Sunday, with the championship game taking place at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium. The Titans, who are the current champions, would like to keep the trophy they won the previous season. But the Super Kings obstacle, a team led by MS Dhoni that has won the championship four times, stands in their way. Ahmedabad is experiencing a lot of rain, which delays the toss. In the first Qualifier match between the two groups, Dhoni’s squad easily won. However, as they face off again in the summit, the two teams will have another element to consider as they prepare for the final.

Is there a Reserve Day in place if the IPL 2023 final gets abandoned?

If Sunday is not available for play, there is a backup day. Matches have a cutoff time of 9:35 PM after which overs will be taken away. 12:06 AM is the cutoff time for a 5-over game.

What is the cut-off for a 5-over game?

“For the Eliminator and each Qualifier playoff matches (where there is no reserve day), in the event that it is not possible to schedule a 5 over match to complete by the end of the extra time on the original day, the teams will, if conditions permit, play a Super Over to determine the winner of the relevant Eliminator or Qualifier match,” the IPL rule book states clearly. In order for the Super Over to begin no later than 12.50am, the field and pitch must be prepared for use.

What is the cut-off for super over?

If there is still a delay, a super over can determine the match. The rules stated: “For the eventual, if scheduling a 5-over match to be finished by the conclusion of extra time on the reserve day is not possible, the teams will, if conditions permit, play a Super Over to decide the eventual winner. In order for the Super Over to begin no later than 1.20am (Final), the field and pitch must be prepared for play.

Who wins if super over also cannot be organised?

Gujarat Titans will benefit if the championship is entirely abandoned. Because they outperformed Chennai Super Kings in the group stage, the defending champions will take home the trophy. The team that placed highest in the league table following the 70 regular-season games will be deemed the winner of the appropriate playoff game or final, the rule states. “In the event that it is not possible to start the Super Over as described in paragraphs 8 and 9 or to then complete the Super Over without interruption.”