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IPL Rain Rules: What Happens When Playoffs Are Washed Out?
25 May
Summary
- Teams get extra time and reduced overs for rain-affected playoff matches.
- If no play is possible, higher-ranked teams advance in preliminary playoffs.
- The final has a reserve day, with the league leader crowned champion if it's also abandoned.
IPL playoff matches are equipped with protocols to handle rain delays. For Qualifier 1, the Eliminator, and Qualifier 2, an additional 120 minutes are scheduled. Play can be reduced to a minimum of five overs per side, requiring games to commence by a revised cut-off time.
If even a five-over match or a Super Over is not possible due to persistent rain, the game is abandoned. For preliminary playoff matches, the team that secured a higher position on the league-stage points table is declared the winner. This rule emphasizes the significant advantage of finishing in the top two, offering a direct path to the final or a second chance in Qualifier 1.
The IPL Final offers a greater buffer for inclement weather. It includes a designated reserve day. Should the final also be abandoned even after the reserve day, the team that topped the league standings will be crowned the IPL champion. This ensures a definitive conclusion to the tournament.
