🏏 IPL 2025: Rain Stalls Qualifier 2 as Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians Await Final Showdown
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The road to the IPL 2025 Final hit an unexpected pause on Saturday night as Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) was marred by heavy rain at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. With a spot in the final at stake, fans were left waiting as weather disrupted what was expected to be a high-octane clash.
PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl, setting the stage for a potential chase under lights. However, just moments before the first ball could be bowled, rain began pouring down, forcing ground staff to cover the pitch and outfield. Despite multiple inspections and brief clearing efforts, persistent rain made it impossible to start play.
⏳ What Happens If the Match Is Abandoned?
According to IPL’s playoff regulations, if a Qualifier or Eliminator is washed out, the team with the higher position in the league stage automatically progresses. In this case, Punjab Kings, who finished second on the points table, would advance to the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) if no result is possible.
Organizers were under pressure to resume play, even considering a five-over shootout. However, the rain refused to relent, leading to tense anticipation among fans and players alike.
🌟 RCB Await in the Finals – IPL 2025
RCB, led by Faf du Plessis, have already qualified for the final after a stellar win in Qualifier 1. With Virat Kohli and Mohammed Siraj in prime form, RCB will look to end their trophy drought in the June 3 final, also scheduled at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
The suspense now revolves around who will join them on the big night — MI with their experience, or PBKS, hunting for their first IPL title.
🧢 Individual Brilliance and Records
Despite the weather hiccups, this IPL season has seen some standout performances:
- Suryakumar Yadav of MI is within touching distance of breaking AB de Villiers’ long-standing record for most runs in a single IPL season (held since 2016).
- Sai Sudharsan of Gujarat Titans made headlines by becoming the youngest player in IPL history to score over 700 runs in a single season.
- Arshdeep Singh of PBKS continues to impress with both new ball and at the death, stating in a post-match interview that he’s “playing not just to win, but to lead the franchise to a new legacy.”
📅 What’s Next?
The IPL 2025 Final will be played on June 3, 2025, at the same venue. If the rain ceases in time and a game is possible tonight, it will be a short-format contest to determine the finalist. Otherwise, PBKS may book their place by virtue of the table standings — a bittersweet outcome for fans seeking on-field drama.
Stay tuned as Altitude Ink brings you live updates from Ahmedabad and exclusive interviews from the tournament’s closing chapter.
