The IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) is set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, June 3. However, with monsoon rain already impacting the city, and as we are reporting from Ahmedabad we can see its raining here at Narendra Modi Stadium [Time: 4:15 PM IST], so there must be some disappointment among fans & the team as tonight is the Final.
But what happens if the weather disrupts the final on both scheduled days? Here’s an insight into the potential scenario and its implications.
Weather Challenges and Match Conditions
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Ahmedabad’s monsoon season has already caused disruptions during the tournament, notably during Qualifier 2 between Punjab and Mumbai Indians. Rain delay meant the match started late and extended well beyond scheduled hours. Similar weather conditions are expected for the IPL 2025 final, raising concerns about rain interruptions.
The IPL has specific rules for such situations. If play is delayed or suspended, extra time—up to 60 minutes for regular matches and 120 minutes for play-offs—is allocated before the match is officially considered abandoned. These provisions allow for a possible resumption on the same day if the weather improves.
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What if the Final is a Complete Washout?
In the unlikely event that rain prevents the match from being completed on June 3, the IPL’s reserve day, June 4, is in place. Should both days see no play, the rules state that the team higher in the points table at the end of the league stage will be crowned champions. Currently, Punjab Kings hold that position, meaning they would be awarded the IPL 2025 trophy if the final remains washed out.
Ahmedabad has faced similar situations before. The 2023 IPL final was washed out without a ball bowled, but a reserve day allowed the match to be completed, albeit with a reduced second innings. Such precedents highlight the importance of reserve days and contingency plans in ensuring a fair outcome.
A washout in the IPL 2025 final would be unprecedented but not entirely surprising given Ahmedabad’s weather. If rain prevents play on both days, the team at the top of the points table, Punjab Kings, would be crowned champions.