For the first time in the history of the IPL, the cricketing community gears up to crown a new champion. Both PBKS and RCB are on the cusp of creating history. This is RCB's fourth appearance in the IPL final and the first since the 2016 edition. On the other hand, PBKS have only managed to make it to the final on two occasions, once in 2014 and once in the ongoing edition. 

While the world waits in anticipation to crown a new IPL champion, the rain threat looms large over Ahmedabad, and there is a possibility that the IPL 2025 Final may be severely compromised due to rain. The second Qualifier between PBKS and MI was also hit by rain. But thankfully, due to the extended extra time, the game commenced more than two hours past its original start time, and no overs were lost.

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Rain threatens to spoil the party in Ahmedabad

Prior to the buildup to the mega final, the weather department of Ahmedabad issued a very crucial weather update. According to Arunkumar Dasane, the director of the Ahmedabad weather department, there could be scattered showers with moderate intensity during the twilight period. The weather is likely to remain cloudy for the most part.

"Our forecast for tomorrow indicates light to moderate rainfall in isolated areas, particularly for Ahmedabad and nearby regions. The temperature in Ahmedabad is expected to be around 37 degrees, with a high likelihood of cloudy skies."

The IPL 2025 Final was originally scheduled to be hosted in Kolkata. But with the advent of the monsoon season, the city tends to receive heavy rainfall. So as a precautionary measure, the decision was made to shit the final to Ahmedabad. But the rain threat continues to linger on. Previously, the start of the second Qualifier was delayed on June 1. Two days later, the possibility of a delayed start or a rain interruption still stands high.

What happens if the final gets washed out?

The threat of rain seems real, but the possibility of a washout seems very slim. With around two hours of extra time and a 35% chance of rain expected on match day, we anticipate seeing a result. But should the unimaginable happen, BCCI has arranged a reserve day, and the final will be moved to June 4. But if the reserve day gets washed out, then PBKS, who finished at the top during the league stage, will qualify, and RCB will go home empty-handed.