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NEW DELHI: Despite the weather forecast predicting no rain for Chennai on Sunday, the Indian Premier League 2024 final between Kolkata Knight Riders<\/a> and Sunrisers Hyderabad<\/a> faces a minor rain threat due to Cyclone Remal‘s activity in the north of the Bay of Bengal.
Sunday is expected to remain cloudy in Chennai with evening humidity exceeding 60% but 0% chance of rain as per AccuWeather’s forecast.
It will be humid with temperatures in the early 30 degrees at Chepauk.<\/p>\n
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KKR’s Training Disrupted by Rain
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On Saturday, KKR’s final training session ahead of the much-anticipated final was disrupted by an unexpected downpour. The KKR players, who had just begun their customary pre-practice football game, were forced to seek shelter as the skies opened up. The SRH team, meanwhile, enjoyed a rest day.
Groundsmen Ensure Pitch Protection<\/span>
The groundsmen at Chepauk Stadium swiftly covered the fourth pitch designated for the final, ensuring its protection despite the intermittent rain. The second qualifier, played on a black soil pitch, had favored the spinners due to the ball gripping and not coming onto the bat easily. In contrast, the final will be played on a red soil pitch, expected to offer better batting conditions.<\/p>\n

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Rain interrupted KKR’s practice session on Saturday. (TOI Photo)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

IPL Final’s Contingency Plans for Rain<\/span><\/p>\n

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  • In the event of a washout on Sunday, the IPL has a reserve day scheduled for Monday, with favorable weather predicted.<\/li>\n
  • Should rain disrupt the match, the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method will be used to adjust the game.<\/li>\n
  • If persistent rain leads to a complete washout on both days, the IPL 2024<\/keyword> winner will be determined based on the points table standings. Under this scenario, the Kolkata Knight Riders, currently at the top of the table, would be declared the champions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n

    As both teams prepare for the final, all eyes are on the weather, hoping for clear skies to ensure an uninterrupted conclusion to the IPL 2024 season.<\/div>\n