PBKS vs MI, IPL 2025: Rain in Ahmedabad delays Qualifier 2 start; what will happen if match is called off? Explained
IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first. However, light showers in Ahmedabad have forced a delay to the start. Here's a detailed explanation of what will happen if it rains in the PBKS vs MI, Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025.
Rain has delayed the start of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 2 game between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad.
PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and he chose to field first, owing to the cool breeze and overcast conditions.
As the rain continues to persist at the Narendra Modi Stadium, let's dive into a detailed explanation of what will happen if weather plays spoilsport in the PBKS vs MI game.
What will happen if it rains in PBKS vs MI, Qualifier 2?
The match duration will be reduced depending on the specified cut-off time. Each team must play a minimum of five overs for the game to be valid. If heavy rain persists and prevents even a 5-over match, the game will be abandoned.
Reserve day for PBKS vs MI Qualifier 2
There is no reserve day for the Qualifier 2 of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians.
How will the abandoned game impact the qualification for the summit clash?
If the match gets canceled, then the side that finished at a higher position after the league stage will directly claim the remaining spot in the final.
Who will seal the final spot in such a scenario?
If Qualifier 2 gets canceled due to rain, PBKS will secure their second berth in the IPL 2025 final, scheduled for June 3.
They will have the chance to avenge their demoralising defeat against the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1.
PBKS and MI on IPL 2025 points table
While PBKS ended with 19 points and as the table-toppers after the league stage on the points table, MI finished in the fourth position with 16 points. Therefore, even though MI won the eliminator and PBKS lost Qualifier 1, in the case of the abandonment of the match, Shreyas Iyer-led team will storm into the final.
Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, Gujarat - Weather Report
According to AccuWeather, it is unlikely to rain at the venue. In Ahmedabad, the temperature is expected to be approximately 35°C at the start of the Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians clash, cooling to around 31°C by the end.
Humidity levels will range between 48% and 56% during the game. The sky is forecasted to remain clear throughout the Qualifier 2.
PBKS vs MI playing XIs
Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal
Mumbai Indians: Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Reece Topley