In IPL matches abandoned due to rain, at least 5 overs per side are needed for a result. If no result is possible, both teams earn one point each, and ticket refunds depend on the overs played.
Key points
At least 5 overs per side are required for a result in IPL rain-affected matches.
Both teams receive one point each if no result is possible.
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method is used to revise targets in shortened games.
Ticket refund policies depend on the number of overs played.
IPL rain rules explained: Minimum overs required, extra time allowed, DLS method
Rain disruptions can significantly impact IPL matches, from the need to revise targets via Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method to even forcing a "no result" or cancelled if minimum overs are not completed.
Q&A
What are the minimum overs required for an IPL match to not be abandoned due to rain?
A minimum of 5 overs per side is required for an IPL match to avoid being abandoned due to rain.
How are points awarded if an IPL match is abandoned because of rain?
If an IPL match is abandoned, both teams receive one point each in the league standings.
What is the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern method used in IPL matches?
The Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method is used to revise targets in IPL matches that are shortened due to rain.
What are the ticket refund rules for abandoned IPL matches?
Ticket refund policies for abandoned IPL matches depend on whether a minimum number of overs have been played.
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So, what exactly happens when an IPL match is abandoned due to rain?
For a match to produce a result, each team must bat for a minimum of five overs. If this threshold is not met, the match is officially declared a no result.
In such cases, both teams are awarded one point each. These shared points can prove crucial in tight playoff qualification races in the latter stages of the tournament.
When rain interrupts play but enough time remains, officials attempt to shorten the match. This is where the Duckworth-Lewis-Stern (DLS) method comes into play, recalculating targets based on overs lost and other factors.
How much extra time is available in rain-affected IPL matches?
If the start of play is suspended due to rain or other reasons, then extra time is allocated for IPL matches to accommodate delays. The exact timing depends on the match:
Regular-season IPL matches are scheduled for up to 60 minutes.
IPL playoff matches are given up to 120 minutes.
During the playoffs, there are also reserve days in addition to the extra time allowed for the matches.
IPL ticket refund rules in case of rain
Ticket refunds in rain-affected matches depend on how much play is possible.
If no play occurs at all, that is, if not a single ball is bowled, spectators are usually entitled to a full refund.
A partial refund is possible. This could be applied if some play has happened (for example, 3-4 balls or 4 overs). In this case, per standard terms, the organisers are not required to issue a refund; however, in the past, certain venues have processed partial refunds.
If a minimum number of overs are completed, tickets are generally considered valid and no refund is issued.
Though refund policies may not be uniform across all venues. It also depends on the ticketing partners of different teams.
What happens if IPL match is cancelled after rain? 'No result' scenario explained
If the team batting second does not face the minimum requirement of five overs after the allocated extra time, then the game will be declared as a "no result".
In the league stage, this means each team involved gets a point.
Should rain hit a playoff game, then the situation gets a little more complicated.
Who will qualify for the IPL final if a playoff match is rained off?
However, if it rains during a playoff game, things get a little complicated.
During the 2022 season, playoff matches did not have reserve days - the IPL guidelines that year stated that a Super Over could be used to settle the game. If no play were possible, the team finishing highest in the group stage would progress.
That was not needed as there were no interruptions to the playoff games in 2022.
As per IPL 2026 playing conditions, playoff matches may include reserve days to ensure a result, though the dates are yet to be confirmed by the BCCI.
Full list of IPL 2026 matches cancelled due to rain
Match abandoned
Venue
KKRÂ vs PBKS (Match 12)
Eden Gardens, Kolkata
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