The stage is set for a thrilling showdown between Royal Challengers Bangalore and Punjab Kings on June 3rd at the Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium. For the first time, one of these teams will claim their maiden trophy. Both teams have been part of the league since its inception, and this final match will be a historic moment for either of them.
Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore topped the points table, with the latter cruising to a comfortable win in the first qualifier. Punjab Kings, however, bounced back in the second qualifier, defeating a strong Mumbai Indians team by 5 wickets, thanks to Shreyas Iyer’s match-winning 87 runs.
The second qualifier was delayed by nearly 3 hours due to rain, raising concerns that the match might be abandoned. Since there was no reserve day for this match, Punjab Kings would have automatically qualified for the final if it had been cancelled, given their top spot in the points table. But what happens if the final is affected by rain?
On June 3rd, the forecast suggests a 20% chance of rain in Ahmedabad, with possible showers in the morning and potential interruptions during the match.
In the event of rain disrupting the final, there is a reserve day scheduled for June 4th. This means that if the match is abandoned or cannot be completed on June 3rd, it will be played on the following day.
Here are the match details:
- Royal Challengers Bangalore vs Punjab Kings
- June 3rd, 2025
- 7:30 pm IST
- Toss at 7:00 pm IST
- Narendra Modi Cricket Stadium, Ahmedabad