CSK vs GT, IPL 2023 1st Qualifier: The first qualifier match of IPL 2023 will be played between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. The winning team in this match will make it to the finals.
Chennai Super Kings vs Gujarat Titans ( Image Source : PTI )
CSK vs GT, IPL 2023 1st Qualifier Weather Update:IPL 2023 is moving towards the playoff matches. The first qualifier match of the tournament will be played today (May 23) between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans. This match between the two will take place at the home ground MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai. The match will start at 7:30 pm. How will the weather be in Chennai during this match? And if this match could not be held due to rain, then how will the winner of the match be decided. Let's know everything.
Will rain wash out the first qualifier of IPL 2023?
The first qualifier match to be played between Gujarat and Chennai will be played in Chennai and according to Accuweather there is no chance of rain in this match. According to the report, the fans will be able to enjoy the entire match without any interference. At the same time, the temperature in Chennai is estimated to be 30-32 degree Celsius.
How will the winner be decided if the match gets washed away in the rain?
Although there is no forecast of rain in the match, but still it rains and the match is not known to be a complete match, then the winner will be done under the super over. That is, both the teams will play only 1-1 over match, the team that wins in that will reach the finals.
If the super over is not even possible due to the wet ground, then the team will be given the victory according to the ranking of the points table, that is, in this situation, Gujarat will reach the final by becoming the winner. This rule will be applicable in all playoff matches including the final of IPL 2023.
Chennai's record against Gujarat was bad
Let us tell you that three matches have been played between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans in IPL so far, in which Gujarat has won all the three matches. In the first league match of this season also, the teams of Gujarat and Chennai came face to face, in which Gujarat won by 5 wickets.