The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the IPL 2025 season. Royal Challengers Bangalore has already secured their spot in the final, defeating Punjab Kings in the first qualifier. Now, all eyes are on the second qualifier, where Punjab Kings will face off against Mumbai Indians on June 1. The winner of this match will join Royal Challengers Bangalore in the final, scheduled to take place on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
But there’s a twist – if the final match is disrupted by rain or any other reason, it will be played on June 4 instead. This is because June 4 has been designated as a reserve day for the final, according to the tournament rules. In the event of a delay, the match will be given an extra 120 minutes to get underway, with no reduction in overs until 9:30 pm.
Interestingly, two of the three teams still in contention for the title – Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings – have never won the championship before. Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, has won the title five times, with their last victory coming in 2020 when they defeated Delhi Capitals by five wickets. However, Mumbai Indians has not made it to the final in the last four seasons, and they will be eager to change that this time around.
As the tournament reaches its climax, fans around the world are eagerly waiting to see which team will emerge victorious. Will it be Royal Challengers Bangalore, Punjab Kings, or Mumbai Indians? The answer will be revealed soon, and one thing is for sure – the final match will be an unforgettable experience for cricket enthusiasts everywhere.
Key Facts:
- Royal Challengers Bangalore has qualified for the final, defeating Punjab Kings in the first qualifier.
- The second qualifier will be played between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians on June 1.
- The final match is scheduled to take place on June 3 at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, with June 4 designated as a reserve day.
- Two teams – Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings – have never won the championship before.
- Mumbai Indians has won the title five times, with their last victory coming in 2020.