IPL 2025: Qualifier 2, PBKS vs MI - What will happen if the match is washed out?

Published - 31 May 2025, 22:30 IST | Updated - 31 May 2025, 22:48 IST

Punjab Kings will clash with Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 of the IPL 2025 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. The upcoming knockout game will be a Sunday thriller and will be played on 1 June.

PBKS are heading into this crucial knockout clash after suffering a defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in Qualifier 1 at Mullanpur. They made their first playoff appearance in 11 years and will be eager to make the most of this second opportunity and secure a place in the final. Meanwhile, MI advanced to Qualifier 2 after defeating Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Eliminator on 30 May. The five-time IPL champions will face the Shreyas Iyer-led team and will be aiming for a win to seal their spot in the IPL 2025 Final.

The Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad has witnessed several high-scoring encounters this season. Even when teams have posted targets in excess of 200 runs in the first innings, chasing sides have managed to stay in the hunt with consistent batting performances. With both PBKS and MI boasting explosive line-ups, fans can expect a high-scoring thriller with plenty of runs likely to be scored on the board.

Although the weather forecast had predicted clear skies for match day, unexpected rain has currently hit the Narendra Modi Stadium, with the pitch now covered. However, conditions are expected to improve, and the match is likely to proceed as scheduled. Both teams, along with officials and fans, will be hoping for the rain not to disrupt the game.

The BCCI has announced that there will be no reserve days for the first three playoff matches of IPL 2025. However, an exception has been made for the final, which can be pushed to 4 June if weather or other conditions prevent play on the originally scheduled date. In the event that rain washes out Qualifier 2, PBKS will advance to the final as they finished at the top of the points table in the league stage. This would set up another clash between PBKS and RCB in the IPL 2025 final.

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