The highly anticipated 2024 IPL Final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 26 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) will be battling each other out to determine the new IPL champions.
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There is a possibility of a slight inconvenience though as rain could play a spoilsport on the night of the final. The Sporting News looks at what happens in case of heavy rains in the game between KKR and SRH.
What happens if rain interrupts play
Although there are minimal chances of rain interrupting play on Sunday night, KKR’s recent training session was impacted by a heavy downpour. The Remal cyclone that has developed in the Bay of Bengal has been termed the reason behind the possible rain interruptions.
On Sunday night if play is possible after a significant rain delay, the DLS method will be used to determine adjusted targets for the chasing side, in order to complete the match.
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Is there a reserve day if rain washes off the game?
In the scenario wherein rain completely washes off play, a reserve day has been scheduled for the big event. The DLS method will be used in order to adjust overs if there’s time left for play, but the game can be rescheduled for Monday if no play is possible.
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Forecast in Chennai ahead of the Final
The game is expected to continue without any interruptions as there are 10-30% chances of rain and the average temperature being around 36°C throughout the day and 33°C during the game. The average humidity during the match is predicted at around 51% with clear skies throughout.
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Let's take a look at the hourly temperatures and probability of rainfall in Chennai on matchday (all times are in IST).
- 7 PM: 31°C (10% chance of rain)
- 8 PM: 31°C (30% chance of rain)
- 9 PM: 30°C (10% chance of rain)
- 10 PM: 30°C (10% chance of rain)
- 11 PM: 30°C (0% chance of rain)
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