The Qualifier 2 clash between GT and MI was hit by a rainstorm which caused a delay in the proceedings. However, the match happened without any reduction of overs. The final is set to take place at the same venue and there’s a slight threat of rain playing spoil sport on Sunday too.
What If CSK vs GT Final Is Cancelled Due To Rain
The toss for the Indian Premier League final between Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings was delayed due to heavy downpours here on Sunday. It began drizzling just about half an hour before the toss time and the ground staff was quick to cover the center with two separate layers of sheets, along with covering the areas of run-ups for fast bowlers.
But the intensity of the downpour picked up heavily, along with thunder and lightning soon, and the fans who had filled up the stands in large numbers, were forced to look for cover and retreat into the stands. Huge puddles of water were also seen adjacent to the centre strip which remained uncovered.The match could be pushed to a reserve day the next day that is if even a five-over game is not possible by the cut-off time of 12:26PM local time. The cut-off time for start of Super Over is 12:56 pm.
Additionally, no overs would be lost if the game starts by 9:40PM local time. As per the rules, if the IPL final is affected by rains or washed out on the day of the match, the game can be played on the next day which is treated as a reserve day.
As per the PTI report, if the reserved day is also affected by weather conditions or is washed out, the team which ends at the first position after the league round, wins the title. The defending champions Gujarat Titans had topped the points table after the 70-match league round, finishing as the only team to have won 10 out of 14 matches and 20 points. Chennai Super Kings had finished second with 17 points.
(with PTI inputs)
