PBKS vs MI Weather Updates IPL 2025: Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer opted to bowl first after winning the toss against Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on June 1, 2025 (Sunday).
But before a ball can be bowled, the rain played spoilsport and the passing showers turned out to be heavy rainfall. The match was about to start from 8:25 PM IST but rain came back to play spoilsport. The match finally started from 9:45 PM IST without any overs being lost.

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The players have taken the field and the match is finally underway!
Revised timings: First innings 21.45-23.15, interval 23.15-23.25, second innings 23.25-00.55
Punjab Kings have begun their warm-up session. The bowlers are getting some practice on the pitch adjacent to the main playing surface. The outfield is dry overall, with only a small damp spot near mid-wicket on the pavilion end. The super soppers are concentrating their efforts on drying that area.
As per news coming in, the match will start at 9:45 PM IST and the big update is that no overs will be deducted!! So the fans are in for a long night!!
Great news! The covers are being removed. A small amount of water has spilled onto the outfield, but it's minimal and will be quickly managed.
The groundstaff are busy clearing water from the covers while the super sopper works on drying the outfield. The umpires have updated both Ponting and Jayawardene on the situation. A start time should be confirmed shortly, but if play doesn't begin by 9:40 PM, the match will have to be shortened.
The rainfall has eased, though some puddles remain scattered across the outfield. The drainage here is efficient and the grounds crew should have no trouble clearing the water. Still, when compared to Eden Gardens, this ground's drainage system ranks as the finest in India.
Due to weather conditions, the IPL 2025 Final was shifted to Ahmedabad from Kolkata. Now it's pelting down in the North of India. BCCI should have thought about what happened in the IPL Final in 2023, where it took a total of 28 hours to complete the summit clash. It looks like history is repeating at least in Qualifier 2.
The cut-off time for a 20-over is 9:30 PM IST. 30 minutes left now. We patiently wait for the rain to stop.
If the PBKS vs MI match gets washed out due to rain, Punjab will qualify for the Final by virtue of being finishing at the top in the league stage. While, Mumbai finished fourth.
The rain is pouring heavily now, forcing players and ground staff to take shelter and vanish from the field.
The umpires had stepped out for an inspection. With no umbrellas in sight, they had signaled for the covers to be removed-only for the weather to play spoilsport again moments later.But just as the covers were being taken off, the rain has returned once more.
The light rain is easing off now. Let's hope it stays away for good.
When it looked like the rain ceased down a bit - the drizzle has returned, and the wait for play to resume goes on.
MI batters might look to send the ball into the outfield early on to dampen it and reduce any swing. This is likely to be a challenging period for the batters, especially with the slight moisture we've noticed on the surface, which could assist movement. However, if the ball gets wet, that potential advantage for the bowlers might be short-lived.
It's a setback once again as the rain makes a return. The groundstaff are hurrying to bring the covers back on, and the delay stretches further. Curiously, they've chosen not to lay down a cloth or hessian over the pitch before applying the main cover. Meanwhile, a few Punjab Kings players remain out on the field despite the drizzle.
As per news coming in, the match will finally start from 8:25 PM IST. Stay tuned to our live coverage for more real-time updates!
The umpires are out on the field, carefully examining the pitch for any signs of moisture that may have seeped through. Ricky Ponting has joined them to get a feel for the surface himself. Both Ponting and the fourth umpire appear to have identified a slightly damp area, and they're discussing it as they assess the conditions.
Arshdeep Singh steps onto the field for a few warm-up drills. There's movement near the pitch as the covers begin to be removed. The super sopper is ready and springs into action. With umbrellas starting to disappear from the stands, it looks like the remaining covers will be taken off soon. The super sopper stands by, waiting for the go-ahead to get going.
A full 20-over contest can still get underway if play begins by 9:30 PM. However, there's some water pooled on the covers. The head groundsman is seen giving clear instructions to the crew on how to clear the water carefully, making sure it doesn't spill onto the outfield.
Fans seated under cover are enjoying themselves, while others seem unbothered by the rain, happily soaking it in. The DJ continues to entertain the crowd, keeping the energy alive. While MI and PBKS jerseys dominate the stands, a handful of CSK and RCB shirts can also be spotted. The rain has eased up a bit, and there's some activity on the ground now. The groundstaff and the fourth umpire are out in the middle, umbrellas in hand, assessing the conditions.
The rain continues to fall at a consistent pace, and the ground staff has now covered the entire square.
Within moments, the drizzle has turned into a heavy downpour. Players are making their way out of the dugout and heading back to the dressing rooms. However, a strong breeze continues to sweep across the ground. Interestingly, a few players have chosen to remain in the dugout, possibly hoping the weather clears up soon.
There's still a buffer of 120 minutes before any overs are lost today. Once again, the ground staff isn't fully covering the square, likely anticipating that this passing shower will clear up shortly.
Oh no! Just as the players were about to take the field, the rain has made an unwelcome return. The covers are being brought back on once more.
Fantastic update! The covers are being removed, and the players are beginning their warm-ups. Although the start will be a bit delayed, we're just a few minutes away from getting underway.
Uh-oh, a light drizzle has started, and the covers are coming on. The main square is being protected, though a few side pitches remain exposed. Dark clouds are hovering above, but hopefully, the breeze will carry them away soon. The ground staff is still at work, yet the entire square isn't fully covered just yet.
After winning the toss, Shreyas Iyer said: We are going to bowl first. Slightly overcast and the wicket was under the covers yesterday. Based on these, we are going to bowl first. It's a fresh day, we've recovered pretty well, rejuvenated and our mindset is to go out there and win. Boys are in high spirits, everyone's thinking positive. The environment in the dressing room is top-notch at the moment, so I can't complain much. Yuzi comes in.
Meanwhile MI captain Hardik Pandya said: We also would have bowled first. We need to bat well and assess the conditions. It has got flatter. If you bowl well, you'll get some help. A lot of areas we could have got better. One day break, it's tough but we know what to execute. We came very early morning after the game, most of the guys focussed on recovery. We had to make one change. Topley comes in, Gleeson has a niggle.
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra Chahal.
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Reece Topley.
Batting first has proven to be a clear advantage at the Narendra Modi Stadium this IPL season. Across the seven matches played at the venue, the average score in the first innings has been a formidable 221. Chasing, on the other hand, has rarely brought success - only once has a team managed to hunt down a target. That solitary successful chase came courtesy of Gujarat Titans, who overhauled a daunting 204-run total set by Delhi Capitals.