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The Rain-Delayed Qualifier sparked outrage among fans who challenged the BCCI’s decision to move IPL 2025’s Qualifier 2 from Kolkata to Ahmedabad.
Rain interrupted the June 1, 2025, Punjab Kings vs. Mumbai Indians game at Narendra Modi Stadium. Even though the toss took place, the start was delayed, which fueled spectators’ annoyance with BCCI’s Ahmedabad venue choice and delayed the crucial PBKS-MI Clash.
What happened exactly –
• Shortly after the toss in Ahmedabad, rain caused several delays.
• After winning the toss, Punjab Kings decided to bowl first with Chahal returning.
• The BCCI’s decision to move the playoffs from Kolkata was criticized by fans.
Shortly after the toss at the Narendra Modi Stadium, rain in Ahmedabad caused the start of the Indian Premier League’s Qualifier 2 between the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings to be postponed on Sunday evening. Encouraged by Yuzvendra Chahal’s return to their bowling lineup, Punjab Kings had won the toss and decided to bowl first.
Forecasts had predicted dry and favorable conditions for the evening, despite initial concerns about the weather. But before a ball was bowled, the match was interrupted three times, swiftly ending those hopes. In the midst of the stadium’s fireworks, Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer, who had boldly decided to field, was seen leading his team out. However, he quickly turned around when an unexpectedly heavy downpour began.
The Mumbai Indians, whose owners Akash and Nita Ambani were observed anxiously monitoring the weather, were especially affected by the delay. Mumbai would be eliminated in the event of a washout because there isn’t a reserve day for the match.
Conclusion
When the Rain-Delayed Qualifier finally began, the Mumbai Indians blew the opposition away, defeating the Punjab Kings by 203 runs in Ahmedabad! Despite the earlier rain, MI’s batters lit up the Narendra Modi Stadium and set a massive target. Will Mumbai dominate the final, or can PBKS pull this off? Fans are eager to see what happens in this IPL 2025 matchup after the rain-delayed qualifier turned into a thriller!
