IPL 2025 Qualifier 2: Is a Reserve Day Set for the PBKS vs MI Contest? Here's All You Need to Know
IPL'2025 drainage system struggles, clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians delayed due to rain!
Wet and wild, the IPL'2025 Qualifier 2 match between the Punjab Kings and the Mumbai Indians hit a soggy snag on Sunday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. You know what they say, even the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry. The match started off on a shaky footing, with persistent drizzle and heavy downpours making it a bit of a quagmire.
Chankesh Rao here to fill you in on the latest from the tournament. The scene was set for a thrilling showdown, but the heavens couldn't resist a little tease. The players and the crowd were left tapping their feet impatiently, waiting for the rain to pass.
Looking back, it was always a gamble playing on a rain day in the northern region, where heavy downpours in the evening weren't unheard of. As a matter of fact, the skies stood dark and ominous during the pre-match toss, making it even clearer that this wasn't your ordinary sunny Sunday at the stadium. The toss was won by Punjab Kings, who decided to play it safe and opt for fielding first, keeping in mind the unsettled weather.
If you were hoping for a full, exciting cricket match, the weather had other ideas. Despite the setback, both teams were determined to make the best of the situation and get a minimum of five-overs each to avoid a washout of the game. With the cutoff time set at 10:56 PM IST, there was still a glimmer of hope that we might catch a peek of the contest before saying goodnight.
It's worth mentioning that reserve days were not assigned for this particular match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, meaning that the ranking on the points table from the league stage would determine the winner if the match couldn't be finished on the scheduled day[1][2][3].
At the time of this writing, the heavens seemed to have cleared a bit, and fingers are crossed that the rest of the match will be played as planned. We'll keep you posted on all the updates as they roll in.
In other IPL news, the Royal Challengers Bengaluru secured their spot in the final by beating Punjab Kings in the first qualifier. Talk about keeping it in the family; both Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers ended up in the top two positions, with Punjab Kings taking the first spot and Royal Challengers right behind them. Meanwhile, the hopes of Mumbai Indians were kept alive when they clinched a victory over the Gujarat Titans in the eliminator. It's gonna be an exciting showdown!
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- IPL 2025
- Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians
- Ahmedabad rain
- Qualifier 2
- Punjab Kings vs MI
- Narendra Modi Stadium
- Rain delay
- Weather concerns
- RCB advance to final
- Gujarat Titans vs Mumbai Indians
[1] Points table: https://www.espncricinfo.com/pointstable[2] Qualifier 2 details: https://www.espncricinfo.com/match/2196534/ipl-2021-punjab-kings-vs-mumbai-indians-qualifier-2-final[3] Rules regarding washout: https://www.cricbuzz.com/cricket-rules/ipl/what-happens-if-a-match-isnt-completed[5] WhatsApp link: https://api.whatsapp.com/send?phone=91XXXXXXXXXX&text=Hello,+I+would+like+to+subscribe+to+your+IPL+updates.+Best+regards.+%0D%0ADNA+News[4] DNA News subscription: https://www.dnaindia.com/india-news/dna-subscribe
Despite the initial setback due to persistent rain at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, India, the qualifier 2 match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians continued, albeit with a delayed start. In the midst of the cricket action, Bollywood remains a much-loved aspect of Indian sports culture.
