The highly anticipated 2023 Indian Premier League (IPL) final was met with disappointment as persistent rain in Ahmedabad on Sunday, May 28, led to the match being pushed to a reserve day.
The inclement weather conditions prevented even the toss from taking place, leaving both the Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Titans waiting for their shot at glory.
However, the forecast for the reserve day, Monday, May 29, brings a glimmer of hope for an uninterrupted and exhilarating 20-over contest.
According to AccuWeather, the weather predictions for the day appear optimistic, with a predominantly sunny morning expected to transition into a partly cloudy sky as the day progresses.
The cloud cover is expected to intensify closer to the match, particularly around 5 PM and 6 PM. However, the weather conditions are projected to improve steadily as the evening approaches.
By 7 PM, the clouds are anticipated to disperse, offering a clear sky with no rainfall predicted for the remainder of the day when the much-anticipated final is scheduled to take place.
IPL 2023 Final, CSK vs GT: May 29 weather forecast
According to the weather forecast reports, a full 40-over match on Monday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad appears to be very likely. According to Accuweather, there is only a 3% chance of nighttime rain, and the skies will be generally clear throughout the day.
Even when considering the hourly weather forecast, there is very little possibility of rain. While there is a slight chance of rain during the day, the sky is often clear during the times of the matches.
Favorable Weather Sets Stage for IPL 2023 Final Showdown
This favorable weather forecast brings renewed excitement and anticipation among cricket enthusiasts, as they eagerly await the rescheduled clash between the Chennai Super Kings and the Gujarat Titans.
The former aims to claim their record-equalling fifth IPL title, while the latter set their sights on becoming only the third team in the league’s history to successfully defend their championship, following the footsteps of the Chennai Super Kings and the Mumbai Indians.
With the weather gods seemingly more favorable on the reserve day, fans can hope for an enthralling and uninterrupted contest that will decide the destiny of the IPL 2023 trophy.
The IPL confirmed that the spectators who attended the event on Sunday can do so again with the same physical IPL 2023 final tickets for the match on Monday.
IPL 2023 Final Squads
Gujarat Titans Squad: Wriddhiman Saha(w), Shubman Gill, Sai Sudharsan, Hardik Pandya(c), Vijay Shankar, David Miller, Rahul Tewatia, Rashid Khan, Mohit Sharma, Noor Ahmad, Mohammed Shami, Joshua Little, Srikar Bharat, Shivam Mavi, Odean Smith, Ravisrinivasan Sai Kishore, Pradeep Sangwan, Matthew Wade, Jayant Yadav, Dasun Shanaka, Abhinav Manohar, Alzarri Joseph, Darshan Nalkande, Urvil Patel, Yash Dayal.
Chennai Super Kings Squad: Ruturaj Gaikwad, Devon Conway, Shivam Dube, Ajinkya Rahane, Ambati Rayudu, MS Dhoni(w/c), Ravindra Jadeja, Moeen Ali, Deepak Chahar, Tushar Deshpande, Maheesh Theekshana, Matheesha Pathirana, Mitchell Santner, Subhranshu Senapati, Shaik Rasheed, Akash Singh, Ben Stokes, Dwaine Pretorius, Sisanda Magala, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Prashant Solanki, Simarjeet Singh, RS Hangargekar, Bhagath Varma, Nishant Sindhu.
