The Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL) 2026 is the tenth season of the league, bringing a lot of excitement and thrill among the fans and players as well. As the knockout stage of the TNPL 2026 is underway, a very unusual thing happened in both Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator, where both matches had no result due to rain.
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Explained: What Happens if TNPL 2026 Qualifier 2 is Washed Out?
Rain Gods in Chennai have not been in the favour of the teams participating in the knockout stage, with matches ending in a no result due to rain, leading to team qualification based on higher standing in the group stage. However, Qualifier 2 is scheduled to be played on August 26, 2026, featuring Trichy Grand Cholas vs VIDA Kovai Kings, but fans also fear TNPL 2026 Qualifier 2 washed out, considering the current weather situation in Chennai. Let's find out what will happen if the match gets washed out and who will qualify for the finals.
Who Qualifies if TNPL Qualifier 2 is Washed Out?
If Qualifier 2 between Trichy Grand Cholas and VIDA Kovai Kings is also affected by rain and gets washed out, tournament rules for the playoffs apply. The team with the higher standing or better Net Run Rate (NRR) from the league stage progresses; considering this rule, Trichy Grand Cholas will qualify for the TNPL Final 2026 directly and will face Madurai Panthers.
In the same way, the winners of Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator were decided, where Madurai Panthers were directly qualified for the final, considering being table-toppers, and VIDA Kovai Kings are also coming into Qualifier 2 after winning the Eliminator in the same way. Here is the TNPL 2026 Points Table after the group stage:
| Team | Matches | Win | Loss | No Result | Points | NRR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madurai Panthers | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | +0.548 |
| Trichy Grand Cholas | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 10 | +0.095 |
| VIDA Kovai Kings | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | +1.638 |
| IDream Tiruppur Tamizhans | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | -0.013 |
| Nellai Royals Kings | 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 8 | -0.146 |
| Chepauk Super Gillies | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 6 | +0.134 |
| Dindigul Dragons | 7 | 2 | 5 | 0 | 4 | -0.768 |
| Salem Spartans | 7 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | -1.636 |
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Weather Report for Chennai For Qualifier 2
According to the weather report for Chennai for Qualifier 2, it will be partly cloudy during the match, with a temperature of around 28°C. However, there are very few chances of rain (12%), with high humidity (85%) and a wind speed of 37 Km/h. It will be interesting to see if the full match is being played at MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai.
| Weather | Partly Cloudy |
|---|---|
| Temperature | 28°C |
| Chances of Rain | 12% |
| Wind Speed | 37 Km/h |
| Humidity | 85% |
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Who qualifies if TNPL Qualifier 2 is washed out?
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Who qualifies if TNPL Qualifier 2 is washed out?
Trichy Grand Cholas will qualify if TNPL Qualifier 2 is washed out.
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