Xtra Time Web Desk: Will thunderstorm play spoilsport for IPL 2022 PlayOffs at Eden Gardens? What will happen if either match gets washed out? The IPL 2022 guidelines and rule suggests that if the conditions don’t permit for even a single ball bowled, the team that finished higher in the points table will be declared the winner. “In the event that it is not possible to start the Super Over the team that finished highest in the league table after the 56 matches of the regular season shall be declared the winner of the relevant play-off match or final.”
In that case Lucknow Super Giants will go through if the Eliminator gets washed away without a ball being bowled. LSG having ended the group stages above RCB, they should go through. As per the forecast there are scattered thunderstorms so it is very unlikely play will not happen.
The groundsmen at Eden Gardens are working overtime to get the ground ready. The covers have not been removed in last 48 hours as there is more forecast of thunderstorms in patches over the next couple of days. Gujarat Titans, Lucknow Super Giants and Rajasthan Royals have all cancelled their training sessions on Sunday. Royal Challengers Bangalore will be arriving in the City of Joy on Monday morning.
Kalbaishaki wreaked havoc on Saturday as the press box at the iconic venue was damaged. Covers were all over the place because of storm, damaging the outfield.
Meanwhile, the preparations are in full swing for the IPL 2022 PlayOffs at the iconic venue. Already the cut-outs of all the four captains – Hardik Pandya, KL Rahul, Sanju Samson and Faf du Plessis could be visible outside the stadium. The branding for the PlayOffs can be seen everywhere in and around the Eden Gardens.
Chief Curator of Eden Gardens Sujan Mukherjee was seen overseeing the preparations on Sunday afternoon. Gujarat Titans and Rajasthan Royals are scheduled to train on Monday provided the ground is in perfect shape.
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