IMD has forecast a high likelihood of rain for IPL final match today

If rain forces cancellation, the match will be postponed to tomorrow

If match is ultimately called off, KKR would be awarded the cup

In a surprising turn of events, the SRH (Sunrisers Hyderabad) faces a significant challenge just before the highly anticipated IPL final, set to take place at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai today. The clash between two formidable teams, Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) and Sunrisers Hyderabad, promises high stakes and intense competition.

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KKR, having secured their place in the final by winning Qualifier-1, are entering the match with a strong sense of confidence. The team recently defeated Hyderabad and aims to replicate their success. Conversely, Hyderabad is eager to turn the tables and avenge their earlier loss against KKR. However, both teams are now confronted with an unexpected adversary: the weather.

The meteorological department has forecast a high likelihood of rain, which could significantly disrupt the final match. On Saturday evening, heavy rainfall in Chennai already led to the cancellation of KKR’s practice session, raising concerns about the match scheduled for today.

In light of the weather predictions, the IPL organizers have designated a reserve day for the final. If the rain forces a cancellation today, the match will be postponed to tomorrow. Crucially, if the match is ultimately called off, KKR, being at the top of the points table, would be awarded the cup. This development comes as a major shock to Hyderabad, whose hopes of clinching the title now hang in the balance.

The cricketing world awaits with bated breath to see how the weather will influence this decisive encounter.