The final match of IPL 2023 is between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. As per the schedule, the match was to be played on May 28 at 7.30 pm at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. However, due to rain, even the toss could not be done in this match. In such a situation, the champion of IPL 2023 will be decided on the reserve day. May 29 is the reserve day for this match. However, there is a possibility of rain on this day as well. It may rain in Ahmedabad between 4 pm and 6 pm. If the match is not played due to rain, the Gujarat team will become the champion. Let us know how the weather will be in Ahmedabad, Gujarat on May 29 (Monday).
According to the weather-related website Accuweather, there is a possibility of rain at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday as well. There will be no rain here since morning, but between 4 pm and 6 pm, there is a high possibility of rain. There is a 40 percent chance of rain on this day and between 4 pm and 6 pm, the chance of rain is close to 50 percent. However, there is no possibility of rain after this and the match can be played if the rain stops.
There was no chance of rain in Ahmedabad even after 6 pm on Sunday, but it rained heavily and in the end, the umpires had to call off the day's play. Even after heavy rains on Monday, it will take time for the ground to dry even after the weather is clear. In such a situation, it can be expected that the fans will get a chance to watch the game on the reserve day.
There is a 40 percent chance of rain in Ahmedabad on Monday. It may rain with strong wind between the afternoon and evening. The maximum temperature will be 39 degrees and the minimum temperature will be 28 degrees. The sky will remain cloudy and this can help the fast bowlers.
What if it rains on Reserve Day?
The first umpire will wait till 9.30 pm. If the game starts by this time, there will be no reduction in overs. After this, there will be a reduction of 14 overs for every hour less. (If the match starts at 10:30 pm, there will be a total of 26 overs, both teams will play 13-13 overs)
If the game starts around noon in the night then both the teams will play 5-5 overs and the winner will be decided.
After noon in the night, if the field becomes dry and there is a possibility of playing, then the champion of IPL 2023 will be decided through a super over.
If the game is not played due to rain, then the team Gujarat will become the champion, as this team topped the league stage with 20 points.
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