Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings will face off in the grand finale of IPL 2025 on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. No matter who wins, one thing is certain — we will have a new IPL champion this year. Both teams have been part of the tournament since its inaugural season, but neither has lifted the trophy before. One team will finally claim its maiden title, while the other will fall just short once again.
There is a possibility of rain in Ahmedabad on June 3. Let’s take a look at the rules regarding the reserve day for the final.
Punjab Kings vs RCB: Road to the Final
Punjab Kings and RCB finished first and second in the points table, respectively. In the first qualifier, RCB thrashed Punjab Kings to advance directly to the final. Punjab then faced Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 and defeated them by 5 wickets to secure a place in the final. Shreyas Iyer played a match-winning knock of 87 runs.
Qualifier 2 was delayed by almost 2 hours due to rain, and at one point, it seemed like the match might be abandoned. Since there was no reserve day for that match, if it had been washed out, Punjab Kings would have qualified for the final based on their top position in the league table. But what will happen if rain affects the final?
Rain Forecast for June 3 in Ahmedabad
The IPL 2025 Final, scheduled for Tuesday, June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, may be affected by rain. There is a 20% chance of rain, especially in the morning, and it could interrupt the match later in the evening as well.
Is There a Reserve Day for the IPL 2025 Final?
Yes, there is a reserve day for the RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 final. If rain disrupts the match or it cannot start at all on June 3, the game will be played on June 4. However, the likelihood of needing the reserve day is considered low at this point.
IPL 2025 Final Match Schedule
- Teams: Royal Challengers Bengaluru vs Punjab Kings
- Date: June 3, 2025
- Time: 7:30 PM IST
- Toss: 7:00 PM IST
- Venue: Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad