The IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) on June 2 at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium is expected to face rain interruptions, much like the recent Qualifier 2 which was delayed and played late into the night due to steady drizzle.
Both RCB and Punjab Kings are yet to win the IPL, making this final especially exciting as one of these legacy teams will lift their maiden title. Delhi Capitals is the only other original IPL team yet to win.
Here’s what you need to know about the rain-affected playing conditions and rules:
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If rain delays or interrupts play on June 2:
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There’s a two-hour grace period (extra time) for play-off matches, meaning the match can continue until 11:56 PM if needed.
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If the match starts but cannot be completed, it will be paused and resumed the next day.
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Reserve Day:
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The reserve day for the final is June 4. If the match cannot be completed on June 2 or resumed on June 3, it will be played or finished on this day.
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Weather Rules for IPL Play-offs:
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Up to 120 minutes of extra time are allowed to accommodate delays.
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Timeouts and innings break intervals may be adjusted to save time.
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Super Over changeover time is excluded from extra time calculations.
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If both scheduled days are washed out:
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The IPL trophy will be awarded to the team with the higher finish in the league standings. Since Punjab Kings finished higher than RCB, Punjab would be declared champions in this rare scenario.
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This isn’t the first time Ahmedabad has dealt with rain affecting the IPL final — the 2023 final was washed out on the original day and delayed to the reserve day, with further rain shortening the match.
So, fans should be ready for a weather battle along with the on-field cricket drama as RCB and Punjab Kings chase their elusive first IPL title.
