Cricket fans eagerly awaiting the much-anticipated IPL 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) may have to contend with unwelcome interruptions, as the latest weather reports forecast rain throughout the day.
The Ahmedabad Weather Department predicts light to moderate showers in isolated areas, which could impact playing conditions at the Narendra Modi Stadium. Given the history of past IPL finals being disrupted by rain, organisers are keeping a close watch on the skies.
This final marks a historic occasion, as neither RCB nor PBKS have ever won the coveted IPL trophy. RCB, having reached the final thrice before, are determined to break their streak of heartbreaks, while PBKS seek to claim their maiden victory after making their only previous final appearance in 2014.
The IPL governing body had originally scheduled the final at Kolkata’s Eden Gardens, but shifted it to Ahmedabad due to high monsoon rainfall concerns. The decision proved prescient, as Kolkata has been experiencing consistent downpours.
The fate of the championship now rests not only on the skills of the players but also on the whims of the weather gods. Fans will be hoping that the rain stays away long enough to witness a thrilling, uninterrupted final match.
