Rain Threatens IPL 2025 Qualifier Clash Between PBKS and MI in Ahmedabad
The IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians is turning into a nail-biter even before a ball has been bowled — and this time, it’s not because of fierce competition on the field, but because of ominous clouds hovering over the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. This high-stakes encounter, scheduled for June 1, 2025, will decide who faces Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final on June 3. But all eyes aren’t just on the players — they’re on the weather forecast.
Rain made an untimely appearance just as the Punjab Kings, led by Shreyas Iyer, won the toss and chose to bowl. The decision made sense, especially considering the pitch was under covers the previous day and conditions seemed conducive to bowling first. However, dark clouds rolled in soon after, forcing the ground staff to rush out with covers, triggering anxiety among fans and players alike.
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What makes this situation even more tense is the absence of a reserve day for the match. According to IPL’s 2025 playing conditions, if the match gets washed out completely and there’s no possibility of even a Super Over, the team that finished higher on the points table will progress. That means Punjab Kings, who topped the league standings, will advance to the final by default — a brutal blow to Mumbai Indians, who came in fourth.
But it’s not all gloom and doom yet. The IPL has built in 120 minutes of extra time into playoff matches to counter weather disruptions. Ground staff are working tirelessly and there have been hopeful signs as covers came off briefly, suggesting play may still be possible.
For Mumbai Indians, led by Hardik Pandya, the stakes couldn’t be higher. After an impressive win against Gujarat Titans in the Eliminator, their momentum could get stalled by forces beyond their control. For Punjab, this is a shot at redemption after their disappointing loss to RCB in Qualifier 1.
Both teams have brought strong lineups, with MI featuring the likes of Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav, and Jasprit Bumrah, while PBKS have Shreyas Iyer, Marcus Stoinis, and the returning Yuzvendra Chahal. The tension is palpable, and fans around the world are glued to live updates, hoping the weather allows the game to go ahead.
Whether it’s the bat vs ball or rain vs time, tonight’s real contest is about survival. Will we get a full game, a truncated thriller, or a no-show heartbreak? One thing is certain — in the IPL, even rain delays make for riveting drama.
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