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.
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.
So, what happens if the game is washed out today? Let's find out.
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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.
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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).
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.
