Rain Puts IPL 2025 Final on Edge as RCB Faces PBKS in Ahmedabad
If you tuned into the IPL 2025 final expecting smooth sailing, you probably raised an eyebrow at the sky above the Narendra Modi Stadium. As Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) geared up for one of cricket’s most anticipated showdowns, it looked like the weather gods wanted to steal the spotlight. Not what any cricket fan, or honestly, the teams, were hoping for.
The drama started even before the first ball was bowled. Punjab Kings won the toss, and unsurprisingly, sent RCB in to bat. With heavy clouds swirling and humidity hanging thick, PBKS’s decision made perfect sense—the conditions practically begged for swing and seam movement. Weather reports were basically stealing headlines, too, talking about a 66% chance of rain in the afternoon and a worrying 57% probability just as the match hit its stride at 5:00 PM IST. At 38°C, it was oppressively hot for players and fans in the stadium, but everyone had one eye glued to the clouds overhead.
Those early overs were tense. A drizzle would’ve been enough to force Duckworth-Lewis into the conversation, and nobody wanted a championship decided on math instead of cricket. Every cloud passing over the ground seemed to make the packed crowd collectively hold its breath. The anxiety wasn’t unfounded—AccuWeather and other sources called for possible "localized showers" throughout the day, which could have caused anything from sloppy outfields to outright abandonment. But Ahmedabad had other plans.
Match Action Unfolds as RCB Grabs Glory Despite Weather Threat
Miraculously, as RCB’s innings gained momentum, the skies lightened up. What started as a gloomy afternoon gradually shifted into a surprisingly clear evening, much to the relief of players and fans alike. The mercury dropped to a more manageable 27°C as darkness set in and the floodlights took control. No umbrella needed—just excitement.
Punjab’s choice to bowl didn’t pan out as they’d hoped. RCB took advantage of the improved conditions, shaking off early nerves and making the most of every delivery. There was no stodgy stop-start play, no lengthy interruptions, just the sort of high-stakes cricket that makes IPL finals legendary. The drama, it turned out, was all about the action on the field and not the dark skies above.
By the time the match wrapped up, Royal Challengers Bengaluru fans were on cloud nine—and not the rainy kind. They watched their team power through and grab their maiden IPL title, ending a long wait and months of heartbreaks in previous seasons. People will remember the tension over the weather, but even more, they’ll talk about how RCB finally broke their title drought, leaving everyone in the stadium with memories of a gripping final that unfolded under a sky that threatened, but never delivered, its storm.
