6 possibilities with Rain looming over IPL 2023 Final

The IPL 2023 Final was originally scheduled for Sunday, May 28. However, with persistent rains in Ahmedabad, the game had to be shifted to the reserve day, Monday, May 29.

This season's final will be contested between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans.

1. The cut-off time for a full match is 9:35 PM IST

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2. For a five-over match, the clock can go all the way till 11:56 PM IST.

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3. For a fifteen-over match, the clock can go all the way till 10:30 PM IST.

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4. For a five-over match, the clock can go all the way till 11:56 PM IST.

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5. For a Super Over, the outfield and the pitch must be ready at the latest by 1.20 AM IST.

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6. If the Reserve Day is washed out as well then the team that finished higher on the points table will go home with the trophy. In this case, the winners will be Gujarat Titans.

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