If rain washes out the IPL final, don’t worry there’s a reserve day! But if both days are rained out, the team with the better league stage record will be crowned champion. Find out what it means for Punjab and RCB!
Big Final, Big Worries – Will Rain Affect the IPL Final?
The IPL 2025 final is all set to happen today at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The two teams fighting for the trophy are Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. Fans are super excited—but so are the rain clouds.
There’s a real chance that rain could delay or even stop the match. So, what happens if the final can’t be played due to bad weather? Let’s break it down in easy words.
What Is the Weather Forecast in Ahmedabad?
Weather reports from AccuWeather say there’s a 61% chance of rain in Ahmedabad today. That sounds scary for cricket fans!
Let’s look at the hourly rain chances before the match:
- 10 am to 3 pm: 15–20% chance of rain
- 4 pm: 49% chance
- 5 pm: 57% chance
- 6 pm: 51% chance
- 7 pm (toss time): 5% chance
- 8 pm to midnight (match time): 2% chance
This means rain is more likely before the match, but chances are low during the game itself. Still, if it rains at the wrong time, the match could be delayed or even canceled.
Is There a Reserve Day for the IPL Final?
Yes! There is a reserve day for the IPL final. Even though the Qualifier and Eliminator matches don’t have a second day, the final does. Here’s how it works:
- The match will try to finish on the original day with up to 2 extra hours added if needed.
- If the match cannot be completed, it will continue the next day (reserve day).
- If no play happens at all today, the full match will be played tomorrow.
This gives the teams and fans a second chance to see the final happen properly.
What If the Reserve Day Also Gets Washed Out?
Now comes the big question what if it rains on the reserve day too?
If both days are completely washed out, and not even one ball is bowled, then there’s a backup plan. The team that finished higher in the league stage will be declared the IPL champion.
- Both Punjab Kings and RCB finished with 19 points.
- But Punjab had a better Net Run Rate (NRR):
- Punjab Kings: +0.372
- Royal Challengers Bangalore: +0.301
So, Punjab Kings would be crowned champions if the match is fully canceled on both days.
A Look Back – When Rain Ruined the Final Before
This isn’t the first time rain has interrupted an IPL final.
In IPL 2023, the final in Ahmedabad was also affected by rain:
- Match day: No play happened due to heavy rain.
- Reserve day: The game was finally played.
- Gujarat Titans scored 214/4 in 20 overs.
- Rain hit again, and Chennai Super Kings were given a new target of 171 in 15 overs.
- Chennai won the match on the last ball under the DLS method.
It was one of the most dramatic endings in IPL history!
What Fans Should Know
- The match is likely to start on time, but rain before 8 pm could cause delays.
- There is a reserve day, so don’t worry if the game is stopped today.
- If both days are rained out, the league standings will decide the winner.
- Punjab Kings would become champions in that case.
Fingers Crossed for a Full Match!
Everyone players, fans, and organizers are hoping for clear skies in Ahmedabad. The final between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore promises to be thrilling. Let’s hope the rain stays away and the game goes ahead as planned!
