PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025: Why Qualifier 2 doesn't have a reserve day? Playing conditions explained

The Qualifier 2 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians has been delayed due to rain in Ahmedabad. 

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bowl. The rain arrived when the players entered the playing field. 

Key timings:

9:40 PM (Cut-off time for a full match)

11:56 PM (Cut-off time time for a five-over per side match)

12:50 AM (June 2) (Cut-off time for a super over to determine the winner)

Playing conditions

Reserve day

No reserve day for Qualifier 1, Eliminator, and Qualifier 2 matches. The final alone have a reserve day. The IPL 2023 final between Chennai Super Kings and Gujarat Titans was played on the reserve day in Ahmedabad.

What if there is no possibility of play in Ahmedabad tonight?

Punjab Kings will advance to the final by virtue of finishing ahead of Mumbai Indians in the league stage. Punjab Kings finished first, and Mumbai Indians finished fourth.

Revised playing conditions:

120 minutes of extra time to finish the playoff matches on the scheduled day.

Cut-off time for a 20-over per side match to start: 9:40 PM

Loss of every 4 minutes and 15 seconds will result in the loss of one over.

Cut-off time for a five-over per side match to start: 11:56 PM

Cut-off time for a super over to decide the winner: 12:50 AM (June 2)