The IPL 2025 final is set for Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs. Punjab Kings (PBKS), and the weather in Ahmedabad has been troublesome. The match is to take place on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium at 7:30 PM IST, but there are likely going to be delays due to the light rain that has been pouring over the venue. Live pictures from the stadium show light showers.

Fan and officials' concerns are justified, as at 4:30 PM IST a light drizzle was reported in the city. Conditions were expected to improve by the evening, so the weather forecast the chance of rain during the afternoon to be 61%, but with showers continuing, the possibility of a delayed toss or a shortened game is increasing. Ground staff in the stadium have their guards up, and the covers are already on.

To counter the threat of delays caused by rain, the Board of Control for cricket in India (BCCI) has set certain arrangements. A buffer of 120 minutes has been set to ensure that if there are interruptions, the match can still be completed. If the final match can’t be completed today because of constant rain, a reserve day has been set for June 4.

What Happens If Rain Washes Out the IPL 2025 Final?

If the match can't be played today and the rain continues to fall on the reserve day, Punjab Kings will be declared the IPL 2025 champions. PBKS finished higher on the league-stage points table than RCB, so in the event of no result, the title would go to PBKS. What a heartbreaking finish that would be for RCB, who also crush for their first-ever IPL title as well.  

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Fans around the nation are glued to the latest weather updates, hoping the rain stops before the final. The BCCI and IPL broadcasters are closely watching the situation and will update as to any potential changes to the schedule if required.

The Mumbai Indians (MI) are set to collide with the Gujarat Titans (GT) in a much-anticipated match at Wankhede Stadium on Tuesday, May 6, in IPL 2025, but just like the previous day's rain-affected match with the Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and Gujarat Titans, now there's still concern about the weather.

Both teams are battling for a playoff spot, and the match is vital for both teams involved. However, the forecast for the weather isn't too encouraging for us in Mumbai. Rain is forecasted shortly before the start of the match, especially between 4 PM and 6 PM, along with a chance of thunderstorms later this evening with LOTS of rain.

Wankhede Stadium weather update

A significant concern for fans and players is the weather forecast in Mumbai, where, according to Accuweather, there is rain predicted leading up to the match, including heavy rain from 4 PM to 6 PM with possible thunderstorms later in the night. It will be around 27°C, but high humidity would mean it feels like 31°C. Winds of 13 km/h with gusts of 46 km/h, thick cloud cover, and 1.2 mm of rain could mean that we are unsure if the game will be totally washed out, but almost certainly if the rain continues, delays on the match will be the norm. If we get some later in the day limited overs game could be played, and we could still get a result, depending on the rain, and keep alive both teams' playoff chances!

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Playoff Implications for MI and GT

This game is important to both MI and GT, as they both sit at 14 points, in third and fourth spots on the points table. Gujarat now has a game in hand versus MI; hence, they slightly have the advantage. For either MI or GT, winning the game would mean they have taken another crucial step (2) closer to securing a playoff spot. For this match, therefore, a loss would mean that the team has work to do to finish in the top two teams and add pressure to the remaining matches.

It is important to know that the last meeting in Ahmedabad saw Gujarat Titans win earlier in the season by a margin of 33 runs over MI. There is hope amongst fans that the match can be played to its full length; however, ultimately the weather will be a factor, and it will remain to be seen what happens in this important match.

We are ready for the IPL 2025 as Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (KKR vs RCB) will face each other in the tournament opener on Saturday (March 22) evening at Eden Gardens in Kolkata. However, the weather forecast is a big concern for the cricket fans. 

IPL 2025 opener set with grand opening ceremony before the KKR vs RCB match

Defending champions KKR is ready to host RCB in the first game of the IPL 2025. This match has been scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM local time. Before the match, there is also a grand opening ceremony where the KKR co-owner Shah Rukh Khan will start the ceremony, and the Bollywood singer Shreya Ghosal, Bollywood actress Disha Patani, and Punjabi singer Karan Aujla will also perform along with a state-of-the-art Anamorphic Projection between 6:10 PM and almost 6:45 PM. Just before the toss, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) officials and captains will officially start the tournament following a celebration, fireworks, and photo shoot. 

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Orange alert for the IPL 2025 opener

All the plans are set, but the rain forecast is threatening all the plans for the IPL 2025 opener. The Indian Meteorological Department has issued an "orange alert" for Friday and Saturday (March 21 and 22) in several districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata. There is a threat of thunder squalls, gusty winds, lightning, hail, and moderate rainfall. 

Kolkata has been experiencing light and moderate rainfall since Friday

Kolkata experienced light and moderate rainfall on Friday, and also early Saturday. Although the present moment sees a good sunny condition, the weather forecast suggests a significant light to moderate rain threat on Saturday evening in Kolkata, mostly between 6 PM and 10 PM. 

Eden Garden has powerful management to fight against weather

While Eden Gardens has a strong drainage system and the strong ability to cover the stadium properly, the light to moderate rain threat isn't actually a big issue. If the weather gets clear, the stadium management doesn't take much time to make the ground available for the game. However, the rain forecast can hamper the opening ceremony plan massively.  

The league stage of the IPL can be extended for an hour. If a match can't be available to run for a minimum of five overs in each innings, it ends with no result where both teams earn one point each.