Is there a reserve day for IPL 2026 playoff matches? What happens if Qualifier and Eliminator are abandoned due to rain?
The IPL 2026 playoffs have specific rules regarding rain disruptions. Only the final match has a reserve day, while the Qualifier and Eliminator do not. If a match is abandoned, the higher-ranked team on the points table advances.
- ▪Only the IPL 2026 Final has a reserve day, while Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Qualifier 2 do not.
- ▪Officials get an extra 120 minutes to try and complete a 5-over match or even a Super Over if needed.
- ▪If a match is washed out without any play, the higher-ranked team on the points table goes through.
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