What Will Happen if Rain Washout KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 Final? All You Need to Know
The sudden showers that disrupted Kolkata Knight Riders’ final practice session at MA Chidambaram Stadium on Saturday revived memories of last season’s extended IPL grand finale. That match, which Chennai Super Kings eventually won, stretched over three days at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With rain threats looming over this season’s grand finale at Chepauk, here are the possible scenarios in case of a rainout, the reserve day clause, and the role of points table rankings:
This IPL season saw three washouts, specifically the GT vs KKR match at Motera, SRH vs GT at Uppal, and the last league match between Rajasthan Royals and Kolkata Knight Riders at Barsapara. While no immediate rain forecast exists for Chennai on Sunday, the impact of Cyclone Remal could alter this. If heavy rain occurs, the match may be abandoned due to poor weather.
IPL Final Have a Reserve Day on 27th May
If the final scheduled for Sunday is rained out, IPL rules stipulate a reserve day. Hence, May 27 has been designated as the ‘Reserve Day.’ Should a complete washout occur on Sunday, the full 20-over-per-side match will be played the next day.
DLS Method Could Be in Play If Full Match is Not Completed
Light showers on Sunday may not significantly impact the game. For instance, the knockout match between RCB and Chennai Super Kings was delayed for 40 minutes without affecting the full 20 overs per side format at Chinnaswamy. However, if conditions worsen, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method may be employed. For example, if rain interrupts play during the second innings, DLS calculations will adjust the target score.
IPL Points Table Ranking Williamson Determine Champion if Raij Washout Reserve Day
If rain disrupts play on the ‘Reserve Day’ as well, IPL points table rankings will determine the winner. This unprecedented scenario means the team with the most points will be declared the winner. In this case, if the reserve day is also washed out, Kolkata Knight Riders, based on their superior points tally, would be announced as the winner of IPL 2024.
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