If a match is stopped due to rain, the rules of the respective sport will dictate what happens next. In some cases, such as cricket or baseball, the game may be suspended and resumed at a later date; in others, such as soccer or rugby, it may be declared a draw if enough time has been lost that neither team could reasonably hope to win. If it's possible for play to resume within a reasonable timeframe then officials may decide on an alternative method of resuming play such as using artificial turf or playing indoors. Whatever decision is made by officials should ensure that both teams have an equal chance of competing fairly and safely.