
Rain has once again played spoilsport in the Indian Premier League (IPL), as the summit clash between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans has been put on hold. Both teams and their fans are hoping thatthe rain gods are kind and the skies will finally open. However, everyone is wonderingwho will lift the trophy if the clash is washed out.
The relevant teams will compete in a Super Over and, if necessary, additional Super Overs to determine which team will win the match. A 20-over match must be completed by 11.40 PM IST. The start time for a 5-over-per-side game is 12.06 AM.
However, if there is no play in the above scenario, a reserve day will be used on Monday to decide the winners of the IPL 2023. If rain again plays spoilsport, the above scenario will be repeated to decide the winner of the contest. However, if there is no play on either day, the IPL 2023 title will be shared by both GT and CSK who will be declared joint winners.
CSK beat GT in Qualifier 1 by 15 runs to make the final and arein great touch this season after finishing ninth in the 2022 campaign. CSK had earlier finished the league season with eight wins and a draw after their clash against Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) was abandoned due to rain. CSK lost five matches on their way to Qualifier 1 and also ended their 12-year wait for a win at the Wankhede Stadium.
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In 2022, GT were the league leader after the initial phase and reached the playoffs with 10 wins and four defeats. However, lady luck did not shine bright for them in Qualifier 1 which they lost to CSK in Chennai. Hardik Pandya’s men though did not give up and made it to the final after beating Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.
Shubman Gill was the hero of the match and scored his third hundred of the IPL 2023 season. Gill’s storm condemned Mumbai Indians to a 62-run defeat and punched GT’s ticket to the final.
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