What will the DLS targets for CSK be if overs are reduced in IPL 2023 final?

The IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Gujarat Titans (GT) at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Monday (May 29) is currently suspended due to a wet outfield.

Asked to bat first, defending champions GT posted a mammoth total of 214/4 in their allotted 20 overs courtesy of Sai Sudharsan’s 96 runs off 47 balls. But in another twist to the tale, rain once again played spoilsport when the Super Kings were 4/0 after 0.3 overs with Ruturaj Gaikwad and Devon Conway at the crease.

The development comes a day after the IPL 2023 final was rescheduled to the reserve day; incessant rain coupled with thunderstorms and lightning meant no play was possible on Saturday.

There is a possibility that the result could be decided by the Duck-Worth Lewis Stern (DLS) method. A minimum of five overs in both innings is needed to decide the result using this method.

As per reports, CSK would need to score 66 runs in five overs, 123 after 10 and 171 in 15 overs, respectively, provided the overs get reduced. If overs are not reduced, the target will remain 215.

The overs are likely to get reduced around midnight, according to the host broadcasters.

Sai Sudharsan and Wriddhiman Saha put on a show as GT pile up massive total against CSK

A clinical batting performance from Sai Sudharsan and Wriddhiman Saha helped GT post a massive 214-4 in their allotted 20 overs.

Sudharsan starred with a blistering 96 off 47 at a staggering strike rate of 204.96, including eight boundaries and six maximums. Saha contributed 54 off 39, including one six and five boundaries.

For the Super Kings, Matheesha Pathirana starred with the ball, returning figures of 2-44. Ravindra Jadeja and Deepak Chahar settled for one wicket apiece.

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