The IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) is set to take place at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad, on June 1. With a spot in the final against Royal Challengers Bengaluru on the line, weather conditions and match cut-off time rules have become crucial talking points after the match start time was delayed with a drizzle.
The Ahmedabad weather forecast for the evening of June 1, 2025, shows a 42% chance of light rain and an 8% chance of thunderstorms. While the day leading up to the match remained mostly dry, scattered clouds and humidity around 50% raise concerns of potential interruptions. The toss happened on time, but then a drizzle delayed the start of the game. PBKS won the toss and opted to bowl first.
Although these numbers suggest a passing shower could occur, the match is still expected to be completed, possibly with slight delays.
According to IPL 2025 regulations, each match has a cut-off time of 11:56 PM IST. If rain delays the start or interrupts play, match officials have a 120-minute window of extra time to complete the game. There’s a two hour time frame until overs are lost according to updated playing conditions.
If there is a rain interruption before or during play, the match officials will attempt to resume within the available buffer. If a full match is not possible, overs will start getting cut down once the extra time runs out. In case of severe weather, the DLS method may be applied.
If even a 5-over-per-side contest cannot be held, there will be a Super Over if conditions permit and further Super Overs if needed (if the first one is a tie). If that’s not possible, game will be declared abandoned, and Punjab Kings (PBKS) will progress to the final because they finished higher on the IPL 2025 points table.
This match is a do-or-die scenario for both teams with the loser getting eliminated and the winner having a shot at the title as they enter the final to face RCB.
The match will be played on a red soil pitch, known for bounce and pace. It typically favors batting first:
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The Ahmedabad weather is expected to stay mostly clear, but light rain in the evening could influence match flow. With IPL 2025’s clear cut-off time regulations, the match officials are well-equipped to deliver a result. However, in a worst-case scenario where rain ruins the contest and no Super Over also is possible after 5-over match cut off time, PBKS will qualify based on their higher league standing.
Fans and teams alike will watch not just the skies, but the ticking clock — because in a match like this, every minute counts.
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The cut-off time for IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 between PBKS and MI is 11:56 PM IST. If no result is possible by then, a Super Over will be attempted if conditions permit. A minimum of 5 overs per side is required for a valid match, but Playing Conditions have been altered for the playoffs to allow for a Super Over and subsequent Super Overs if conditions permit, and if that isn’t achievable, PBKS will advance due to a higher league finish.
There’s a two hour time frame until overs are lost according to updated playing conditions. So until 9:40PM IST we won’t be losing overs.
If Qualifier 2 is washed-out then Punjab Kings will qualify for the final. According to the rules, the team with a higher finish in the points table will go through in case of a No Result.
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