Rain Threatens IPL 2025 Final Between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings at Ahmedabad
The grand finale of the IPL 2025 is finally here, with Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) battling it out for their maiden IPL title. Set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3, the excitement is sky-high—but so are concerns over the weather.
Rain Could Play Spoilsport in RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final
According to the latest weather updates, evening showers are expected in Ahmedabad. While the rainfall may initially appear brief, changing weather patterns suggest that light drizzle could turn into persistent rain, potentially impacting the outcome of this historic final.
Is There a Reserve Day for the IPL 2025 Final?
Yes, unlike the other playoff games—Qualifier 1, Qualifier 2, and the Eliminator—the IPL 2025 final has a designated reserve day. If rain interrupts play on Tuesday and the final cannot be completed, the match will resume or restart on Wednesday, June 4.
What If the IPL Final Gets Washed Out on the Reserve Day Too?
If weather conditions prevent play on both the original matchday and the reserve day, then the team that finished higher in the league standings will be declared the IPL 2025 champions. In this case, Punjab Kings will lift their first-ever trophy, while RCB will once again fall heartbreakingly short.
RCB vs PBKS: One Will Finally Break the Jinx
Both RCB and PBKS have had trophy-less IPL journeys so far.
RCB has reached the final three times (2009, 2011, and 2016) but couldn’t cross the finish line.
Punjab Kings, meanwhile, are playing their first final in 11 years. Their last attempt in 2014 ended in defeat against Kolkata Knight Riders.
Heading into this final, the head-to-head record between these two sides is tied at 18 wins each from 36 matches—making the contest even more thrilling.
Path to the Final
RCB secured their place in the final after defeating PBKS in Qualifier 1 by 8 wickets, thanks to a strong 56-run innings from Philip Salt.
PBKS, on the other hand, overcame Mumbai Indians by 5 wickets in Qualifier 2, powered by Shreyas Iyer’s match-winning 87.