IPL 2024: Will the final match be washed out? Details in here
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Xtra Time Web Desk: As the 17th edition of the IPL nears its thrilling conclusion, the Kolkata Knight Riders, led by Shreyas Iyer, are set to clash with Pat Cummins' Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL 2024 final at the MA Chidambaram Stadium on May 26. Both teams have overcome numerous challenges throughout the season to reach this pivotal match, aiming to etch their names in the annals of IPL history.
However, the highly anticipated final is under a cloud of uncertainty due to the warnings of Cyclone Remal. Echoing the weather disruptions faced in last year's final, there is a looming threat of rain playing spoilsport once again.
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According to the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), a low-pressure system has formed over the Bay of Bengal, which is anticipated to escalate into a severe cyclonic storm. The cyclone is projected to make landfall in Bangladesh and parts of India on May 26. Although Chennai is not currently in the cyclone's direct path, the city might still experience sudden showers due to the storm's influence.
Accuweather, a private weather forecasting service, has predicted a 10% chance of rain in Chennai on Saturday, with the probability decreasing to 4% on Sunday, the day of the final.
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As fans eagerly await the showdown between Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad, the weather remains a critical factor that could impact the outcome of the match. All eyes will be on the skies over Chennai, hoping for clear conditions to ensure an uninterrupted finale to another spectacular IPL season.
