Rain Delays IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Who Will Face RCB in the Final?

Rain Disrupts IPL Qualifier 2

The Indian Premier League's Qualifier 2 match between the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings faced a delay on Sunday due to light rain in Ahmedabad. Although there is no immediate forecast for heavy rain, the intermittent showers could still affect the match's progress.

The winner of this crucial match will advance to face the Royal Challengers Bengaluru in the final scheduled for Tuesday.

In the pre-match toss, Punjab Kings opted to bowl first after winning, bolstered by the return of Yuzvendra Chahal to their bowling attack. Meanwhile, the Mumbai Indians introduced England's left-arm pacer Reece Topley for his debut.

According to tournament regulations, if the match is completely washed out, the team that finished higher in the league stage will progress. This rule favors the Punjab Kings, who topped the standings despite their earlier defeat to RCB in Qualifier 1.

The Mumbai Indians, having finished fourth in the league, must secure a victory to keep their hopes alive for the final. A no-result would mean the end of their campaign.