Explained: What Will be CSK's Targets in a Reduced Game and Till When Can A Full 20-Over Match Take Place

Rain has stopped play in the 2023 IPL between the Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings on the reserve day too. Gujarat Titans posted a score of 214 on the board, but only three balls were possible in CSK's innings. CSK needs to bat for a minimum of five overs in order to get a result.
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Updated May 29, 2023 | 10:36 PM IST

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CSK and GT match has been stopped due to rain |Courtesy-BCCI

KEY HIGHLIGHTS
  • GT are facing CSK in the IPL Final
  • The reserve day has been hit with rain too
  • GT put 214 on the board
Rain refuses to relent in the 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) final, as the summit clash between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) has been hit by rain just minutes after the second innings started. Defending champions GT posted a massive score of 214 on the board as the Hardik-Pandya-led side looked favourites for a second title in as many years.
Rain is set to complicate the situation as the game now faces the risk of being decided by the Duckworth and Lewis System (DLS) system. CSK had just four runs on the board in three balls when the players were taken off the field as the groundsmen rushed to the ground with the covers.

When can the match start without losing overs?
The match can start without overs being lost for another two overs, which would mean a time of about 12 a.m. IST. The original cut-off time for a five-over match was 12:06 AM IST, and if needed, a super over could start by 12:50 AM IST Final cut-off time for a five-over match was 12:06 AM IST, and if needed, a super over could start by 12:50 AM IST. A minimum of five overs need to be played for a result

What will be CSK's target if overs are lost
DLS targets for CSK if overs are reduced 20 overs - 215
19 overs - 207
18 overs - 198
17 overs - 190
16 overs - 181
15 overs - 171
14 overs - 162
13 overs - 153
12 overs - 143
11 overs - 133
10 overs - 123
9 overs - 112
8 overs - 101
7 overs - 90
6 overs - 78
5 overs - 66
In case, the game is stopped because of rain midway through the game, this is what CSK will need to score in order to win, according to DLS.
5 overs - 43/0,49/1, 56/2, 65/3
10 overs - 91/0, 94/1, 98/2, 102/3.
12 overs - 112/0, 114/1, 117/2, 120/3.
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