IPL 2023 Final Reserve Day: Ahmedabad Weather Updates - Match Ends As 15-Over Contest For CSK

Ahmedabad Weather Update As Play Resumes

Gujarat Titans are in a huddle as CSK openers Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway walk out to the middle to resume the run chase. There is still a light threat of rain.

Powerplay and bowler overs limit

As the innings has been shortened to 15 overs, the powerplay ends at 4 overs and a bowler is allowed to bowl a maximum of 3 overs.

CSK need 167 from 87 balls to win

Once the match resumes at 12:10 AM IST, CSK will need 171 in 15 overs to clinch fifth title. CSK are already 4 for 0 in 0.3 overs. So, MS Dhoni's men will need 167 from 87 balls to win. As it's a 15 over game, a bowler can bowl only a maximum of 3 overs.

Match likely to start soon

The latest from the inspection is that the match will resume at 12:10 AM and will be a 15 over chase for CSK. So, the target is 171 for CSK to clinch the fifth title.

Clarity on par scores and targets

Harsha Bhogle gives clarity on the par scores and targets for CSK if the game resumes.

Just to make it clear, if it is a 20 over game from here on, par scores are 44-0 etc at the 5 over point. Meaning if there is another stoppage after 5 overs, that will be the target. But if it becomes a 5 over game only from here on, the target will be 68, 80 if it is 6 overs,…

— Harsha Bhogle (@bhogleharsha) May 29, 2023

Overs will be lost from 11:45 PM IST

We will start losing overs if the game doesn't resume in the next five minutes. So, expect the overs to be reduced as there is no chance that the match will start anytime soon.

Update from 10:45 PM IST inspection

There will be another inspection at 11:30 PM IST. That means we will still have another 45 minutes before we start losing overs. So, there is chance of a shortened game. Stay tuned for further updates.

Umpires Out For Inspection

Onfield umpires Rod Tucker and Nitin Menon are out to inspect the outfield conditions. There is still a few soggy areas on the field and the groundstaff are working hard to get that as dry as possible.

DLS par scores for CSK if overs lost

The DLS par scores for CSK if the overs are lost due to the delay are: 66 in 5 overs, 123 in 10 overs and 171 in 15 overs.

Covers Off, Next Inspection

Broadcasters state that the play has stopped due to wet outfield and the next inspection is at 10:45 PM IST.

Covers Coming OFF

The groundstaff have started their work as they remove the covers and look to get the game back underway. The live pictures show players from both teams and umpires in the middle checking on the outfield and playing area.

Ahmedabad Weather Update at 10:10 PM IST

It has stopped raining in Ahmedabad, but there are puddles formed next to the playing area and on the field. So, play will only resume when that is cleared and no further rain arrives.

Who will win if there is no further play possible?

Gujarat Titans will be crowned champions if there is no further play possible in Ahmedabad. This is when there is no chance for CSK to face at least 5 overs.

Duckworth Lewis Stern (DLS) Par Scores For CSK

We still have 2 hours before we start losing overs. But if it's down to a 5-over game then CSK's par score at the end of 5 overs will be: 43/0 or 48/1 or 55/2 or 65/3 or 77/4 or 95/5.

Match Situation

GT registered the highest total in an IPL final as they posted 214 for 4 in 20 overs. And just when CSK had started the chase, it started raining with MS Dhoni's men at 4/0 in 3 overs. For a result, CSK need to bat at least five overs and they need to be 43/0 at the end of five overs to win the contest.

Rain Stops Play

Just when the run chase started, it has started pouring in Ahmedabad and the groundstaff bring on the covers. Play stopped for now. Need at least five overs for a result.

Drizzle Eases in Ahmedabad

It seems like that was just a passing shower as it's stopped raining and the match continues without a stoppage in play.

Ahmedabad Weather Update at 8:38 PM IST

It has started drizzling in Ahmedabad and the groundsmen are ready with the covers. But this may be just a passing shower. As it stands, 14 overs have been completed.

CSK vs GT IPL 2023 Final Starts On Time

The players are out in the middle as Wriddhiman Saha takes strike for GT with Shubman Gill at the non-striker's end. Deepak Chahar takes the new ball. As for weather, there is no threat of rain at least for the next two hours.

CSK vs GT, IPL 2023 Final: Toss on time

CSK skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni opts to bowl first with rain in the air in Ahmedabad. Also, with the wicket being under covers for a long time, it will assist the bowlers early.

Ahmedabad Weather Update at 6:55 PM IST

The closing ceremony starts without any interference from weather. The toss will take place once the ceremony finishes. As it stands, there is no threat of rain despite a cloud cover of 41 percent.

Ahmedabad Weather Update at 6 PM IST

The live images show fans pouring in to the stadium as the weather remains dry and the rain has stayed away since last night. AccuWeather still forecasts cloudy conditions, but there is no chance of rain.

Ahmedabad Weather from 7 PM to 10 PM IST

AccuWeather predicts cloudy conditions turning to intermittent clouds in the night, while Weather.com predicts a cloudy evening turning into clear conditions during the playing hours.

Ahmedabad Weather Update At 4 PM IST

Still remains cloudy as per AccuWeather with 100 percent cloud cover. But there is still no sing of rain in the region. However, there are reports of thunderstorms to the west of Ahmedabad.

Thunderstorms west of Ahmedabad #GTvsCSK pic.twitter.com/xpT9RI8YE7

— Chennai Weather-Raja Ramasamy (@chennaiweather) May 29, 2023

Information for ticket holders

The same tickets from yesterday are valid, but the ticket should be in proper condition. IPL has posted an update on what condition of the ticket will be allowed and what will not be valid for entry today.

Ready to re-attend the #TATAIPL 2023 #Final today?

Here's everything you need to know about your Physical tickets 🎟️

Note - There will be no entry without physical tickets pic.twitter.com/B1ondsXvgP

— IndianPremierLeague (@IPL) May 29, 2023

Ahmedabad Weather Update From 3 PM IST

Parts of the city are cloudy with cloud cover of 100 percent and temperature of 36 degree Celsius. No sign of rain as it stands. But expect intermittent showers heading into the evening.

Ahmedabad Weather Update From 2 PM IST

Continues to remain partly sunny with a light increase in temperature. The current temperature is 35 degree Celsius. There is no chance of rain, but cloud cover remains at 36 percent.

Latest update from Weather Channel

As per The Weather Channel India, the weather will remain sunny until noon but turn cloudy in the evening hours. After 6:30 PM, the skies will be mostly clear, with the chance of precipitation touching 22% later in the evening.

IMD has forecast light to moderate rains or thundershowers over isolated parts of #Ahmedabad today.

In fact, a yellow watch has also been issued over the city for today so as to urge locals to ‘be updated’ about the weather.#AhmedabadRains

— The Weather Channel India (@weatherindia) May 29, 2023

Latest Picture From Narendra Modi Stadium

The pictures of the current situation of a bright sunny day at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad is doing the rounds on the internet.

Current situation of Narendra Modi Stadium.

It's Sunny day! pic.twitter.com/IPki2LPLx7

— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) May 29, 2023

Ahmedabad Weather Update from 1 PM IST

Partly sunny with a slight increase in humidity and temperature. The temperature is 34 degree Celsius. There is no chance of rain, but the cloud cover has increased to 36 percent in the last hour.