IPL 2024 Final, Weather Report: What will happen if rain plays spoilsport in KKR vs SRH contest?

The Indian Premier League (IPL 2024) will drop curtains on Sunday (May 26) as Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) play against SunRisers Hyderabad (SRH) in the showdown clash at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. While both teams are in great form, the contest could have an uninvited guest with overcast conditions in Chennai. Soaheadof the big final between the sides, here is a look at the weather report as fans expect to avoid the inconvenience that delayed the IPL 2023 final in Ahmedabad.

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KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 Final: Weather Report from Chennai

In the build-up to the match, Chennai has witnessed pre-monsoon showerswith overcast conditionsin the last 48 hours. However, according to the latest weather forecast, rain won’t play any part during the match. While there is a blue alert on the eastern coast of India due to a cyclone, the southern sideatleast onSundayis expectedto face no rain, meaning KKR vs SRH match won’t be affected.

However, if raindoes playspoilsport in the IPLfinalthen thematch would move into reserve day.Like other Playoff matches, the IPL 2024 final has alsobeengiventhe provision ofa reserve day.

Has the IPL final been played on a reserve day in the past?

Interestingly, the IPL 2023 final was played on the reserve day andwas spreadover three days.The match scheduledto be played onSunday (28 May2023)got overin the early hours of Tuesday morning (May 30).The reserve day wasin usefor the final for the firsttimewhere Chennai Super Kings (CSK) beat then-defending champions Gujarat Titans (GT).

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What happens if the match gets washed out on reserve day?

If the match gets washed out on the reserve day, Kolkata Knight Riders will have a massive advantage.According to IPL guidelines, theteam finishing higher in the points tally will be declared the winnerwhichfavours the two-time champions.

KKR vs SRH IPL 2024 Final: Match details

Match:Kolkata Knight Riders vs SunRisers Hyderabad, IPL 2024 Final

Venue:MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai

Date & Time:Sunday, May 26, 7:30 PM (IST)

Live Streaming Details:Star Sports Network, Jio Cinema app and website