IPL 2023 Final Reserve Day Rules: CSK vs GT Start Time, Closing Ceremony and Playing Conditions

Mahendra Singh Dhoni’s CSK was all set to lock horns with Hardik Pandya’s GT in the summit clash at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Sunday (May 28), but rain and wet conditions forced the match to be postponed to Monday (May 29).

The cut-off time for a full 20-over-a-side game was 9:40 pm, while a curtailed five-overs-a-side game had to start by 12:26 AM. According to the rules, if both of the above were not possible, a ‘Super Over’ starting at the cut-off time of 12:56 AM could decide the winner.

But none of the above was possible on the originally scheduled date – May 28. So, the final was moved to the reserve day (May 29), in which the fans will hope to see a full T20 game.

Is there any change in rules or start time? Is there a closing ceremony? What happens if it rains and the overs need to be reduced? Let’s take a deep dive into that now.

What time will CSK vs GT IPL 2023 Final Start on Reserve Day?

The same rules on the original scheduled date also applies for the reserve day. The final will start at the originally scheduled time of 7:30 PM IST with the toss taking place at 7 PM IST subject to weather and outfield conditions if there is any rain.

Is the IPL 2023 closing ceremony still on?

Yes, the closing ceremony too will take place at the scheduled time of 6 PM IST subject to the weather and outfield conditions. So, the fans will be entertained by several celebrities.

Who are the performers for IPL 2023 Final?

Indian rapper Divine, music producer Nucleya, Canadian playback singer Jonita Gandhi and British singer Ash King, while Ranveer Singh and Academy Award-winning music composer AR Rahman are also set to take part in the closing ceremony on May 29.

IPL 2023 Final Reserve Day Playing Conditions

• The reseve day will have the same playing conditions. However, the winner will need to be decided on the reserve day it self as there is only one reserve day and that is on Monday (May 29).

• To determine a result, there should be a five-over per side game or at least a Super Over if rain does play spoilsport. If the above two are not possible, then Gujarat Titans will be crowned champions as they finished table-toppers.

• The above is applicable when there is rain and no possiblity of play before the cutoff the time. The cut-off time for a full 20-over-a-side game is 9:40 PM IST, while a curtailed five-overs-a-side game has to start by 12:26 AM IST.

According to the rules, if both a full game or five-over game are not possible, a ‘Super Over’ starting at the cut-off time of 12:56 AM IST could decide the winner.

What happens if the IPL 2023 does not start by the cutoff time for a full T20 match?

If the match does not start before 9:40 PM IST, then we start losing overs for every eight minutes the game is delayed. Here is a look at the reported scenarios and the number of time outs available for each scenario:

This above table is doing the rounds on the internet, but the broadcasters have informed mykhel that a fresh one will be shared by the match officials later in the day. This is all applicable if it rains. As it stands, there is very less chance of rain on Monday (May 29).