PBKS vs RCB: What Happens If Rain Washes Out IPL 2025 Qualifier 1?
The biggest question in the IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 match now depends more on weather than performance. The PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1 match will decide the direction of the IPL final and reveal which team becomes the finalist after this match. But if rain interrupts this match, many fans are wondering who will advance. The answer lies in the league rules, and while it’s quite simple, it can also be shocking. Both teams have waited 18 years, neither has won a single IPL title till date, and both are giving their all to finally lift the IPL trophy this year.
What Advantage Does the Table Topper Get?
Punjab Kings (PBKS) secured the top position after the league phase this time, while on the other hand, Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) stood one step behind at second place. The winner of this IPL Qualifier 1 face-off would go directly to the final as per a normal scenario. But if the match is abandoned or doesn’t start at all due to weather, the team that finished higher in the league table will get direct entry as per the IPL rules.
If Rain Interrupts, the Path Gets Tough for RCB
If the match gets cancelled, RCB’s direct path to the final will be blocked. They will have to win one more match in Qualifier 2 against the Eliminator winner. On the other hand, Punjab Kings will secure their 2025 IPL final spot without even bowling a ball. This situation perfectly reflects cricket’s unpredictable nature, which could make the game even more intense.
No Reserve Day, But Some Extra Time is There
There is no reserve day scheduled for Qualifier 1 in IPL 2025. However, to manage delays, an extra two hours of play is allowed. But if the result still doesn’t come after that time, the decision for the IPL finalist will be based on table rankings.
Rain in Mullanpur Might Decide the Fate
Now, every fan’s eyes are on the weather in the match city, New Chandigarh. The match that was supposed to be the most exciting battle of the IPL could now become a matter of technical shortcut. Who will be the winner of PBKS vs RCB Qualifier 1? The answer may not lie in pitch performance but in the clouds, which could turn the match’s direction and create a new challenge for RCB.
