The title match of IPL 2023 is to be played between four-time champions Chennai Super Kings and defending champions Gujarat Titans at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad today. So far, a total of 73 very interesting matches have been played in the league. With today's match, the journey of this world's biggest league will end.

For the first time since IPL 2019, IPL returned to home and away format. This season turned out to be a super hit and the playoff teams were not finalized till the last match in the league round. This season started with the match between Chennai and Gujarat in Ahmedabad itself and is ending with the same match. The match was to start at 7.30 pm on Sunday, but it rained heavily in Ahmedabad. In such a situation, the toss could not happen on Sunday.

Now it will be interesting to see which team wins on Monday. However, there was a threat of rain at this match and it happened. The Qualifier 2 match between Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad was also interrupted for 45 minutes due to rain.

The toss was held at 7.45 pm instead of 7.00 pm, while the match started at 8.00 pm. However, the full match was played. There is also a threat of rain in the final between Chennai and Gujarat. Let us know what will happen if the rain continues in this match.

First, know the weather condition in Ahmedabad
It has been raining in most parts of the country in the last few days and it is affecting the most important match of IPL 2023. According to the report of Accuweather, there was a possibility of rain in Ahmedabad on Sunday evening. There was a 40 percent chance of rain on Sunday evening. According to reports, Ahmedabad was expected to receive rain for a total of two hours but received more rain than that.

The Indian Meteorological Department had also said that it would be largely cloudy during the match. In such a situation, overcast conditions are expected in Ahmedabad on Monday as well. In such a situation, fast bowlers can get help in the beginning. As the game progressed in the Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians match, the conditions for batting got much better. Due to the moisture, the bowlers were getting less bounce in the first few overs. Later it became very easy to bat.

Is there a reserved day for the final?
IPL 2022 had a reserve day for the final and this year also there is a reserve day for the final. Therefore, if the final winner of IPL 2023 is not decided on the scheduled match day (Sunday, May 28) then the match will be played on May 29.

Is there an additional cut-off time to finish the match?
Additional 120 minutes or two hours will be available to complete the match. The umpire waited till 9.35 pm to conduct the full match, but the rain did not stop. After this, the over cuts were to start. The cut-off time for at least a five-over match was 12.26 pm. That is, by this time the umpires would have waited for a match of at least five overs.

What if the match is interrupted by rain?
If a team plays all its quota of overs in the first innings, then the other team will also have to play five overs for the match to be decided under the Duckworth-Lewis rule. If the match is washed out by rain after the other team has played five overs, the Duckworth-Lewis method will be used to decide the winner. If for some reason both or any one team is unable to play five overs and rain stops after crossing the cut-off time, then certain rules will be applied. Let's know...

Both the teams will play a super over and in the super over it will be decided which team will become the champion. If the match is not played till the cut-off time on Sunday, then the match will be played on the reserve day today. Today there will be a cut-off time for the super over as well. Even today, if the match is not played due to rain, then the team on top of the points table during the league round will be considered the winner. At the end of the league round, Gujarat was on top with 20 points, while Chennai were second with 17 points. If the match is not played at all due to rain, then the team of Gujarat Titans will become the champion.

Pitch report
The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has been one of the best batting surfaces in the country in IPL 2023. This pitch helps the batsmen a lot. It rained runs and sixes in Qualifier-2 between Gujarat and Mumbai. There is a batsman-friendly surface and saw a high-scoring match between Mumbai and Gujarat. The fast bowlers get some help in the beginning. Especially for fast bowlers who hit the deck hard and try to extract bounce. The spinners may get some help as the match progresses. Dew can be a big factor and this can lead to the captain winning the toss and going for the chase. The average first innings score in the eight matches played here this season has been 193. In such a situation, Sunday will also be no different.

In the eight matches played at this stadium in IPL 2023, the team chasing the target has managed to win thrice. At the same time, the team batting first has won five matches. This season has seen some high-scoring encounters at the venue. According to the history of the stadium, teams chasing and teams batting first have similar success. However, in the last five matches played here, the team batting first has managed to win. Along with this, there will be the pressure of the final. In such a situation, the captain winning the toss can choose to bat first.

IPL Records and Stats at Narendra Modi Stadium
Narendra Modi Stadium Stats
Total Matches 26
The team batting first won 13
The team won while chasing run 13
Average First Innings Score 193
Average powerplay score 47
Average death over the score in last 5 matches 60
Highest Total 233/3
(GT vs MI, 2023)
Highest run chase 207/7
(KKR vs GT, 2023
Lowest Total 102/10
(RR vs SRH, 2014)
The lowest Total Saved 130
(DC vs GT, 2023)

Matches played in Ahmedabad in IPL 2023
match result
GT vs CSK GT won by 5 wickets
GT vs KKR KKR won by 3 wickets
GT vs RR RR won by 3 wickets
GT vs MI GT won by 55 runs
GT vs DC DC won by 5 runs
GT vs LSG GT won by 56 runs
GT vs SRH GT won by 34 runs
Qualifier-2: GT vs MI GT won by 62 runs

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