The stage is set for an electrifying showdown as Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) prepare to clash in the IPL 2025 Final at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on June 3. Both franchises are chasing their elusive maiden IPL title, and the anticipation is palpable among their fans, who will flock to the venue in droves. But what if the weather decides to play spoilsport?
Ahmedabad’s skies have already caused headaches this season, with rain delaying the start of Qualifier 2. The weather forecast suggests that the final may face a similar fate, with rain predicted to arrive during the evening hours.
IPL 2025 Final: Is There a Reserve Day?
If the heavens open up and the final is washed out or abandoned today, hope is not lost for RCB and PBKS. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has wisely included a contingency plan. The match has a reserve day scheduled for June 4 (Wednesday), ensuring that the grand finale will proceed if today’s play is disrupted.
What Happens If the Reserve Day Is Also Washed Out?
However, if the rain refuses to relent even on the reserve day, the IPL has a decisive tiebreaker in place. The team that finished higher in the league stage points table will be crowned champions. In this scenario, PBKS would take home the trophy, leaving RCB to rue their missed opportunity.
Interestingly, both teams ended the league stage with identical records—19 points from 14 matches. However, PBKS edged ahead with a superior net run rate of +0.372, while RCB trailed slightly with +0.301.
This final is not just about the title; it’s also a battle of equals. In the 36 IPL encounters between RCB and PBKS so far, both teams have claimed victory 18 times each. This season, they’ve faced off three times, with RCB winning twice and PBKS securing one victory.
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