What Happens If RCB vs PBKS IPL 2025 Final Clash Gets Washed Out Due To Rain?

RCB vs PBKS: As anticipation builds for the IPL 2025 final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS), weather forecasts have sparked concerns about the much-awaited clash being disrupted by rain.

Thunderstorms are likely on Tuesday, June 3, raising the possibility of rain affecting the outcome of the season's biggest game.

Both teams are on the verge of history, each chasing their first-ever IPL title after years of heartbreak. For one team, the dream will finally come true; for the other, it could be the most crushing disappointment yet. But all eyes will be on the skies, as the final can only unfold if the weather holds.

RCB head into the match with confidence after a dominant eight-wicket win over PBKS in Qualifier 1, giving them a mental edge. However, Punjab Kings bounced back strongly in Qualifier 2 with a clinical victory over Mumbai Indians, showcasing their depth and resilience under pressure.

Officials will do everything in their power to ensure the match is completed on June 3. To accommodate potential delays, up to two hours of additional time have been allocated. If adverse weather still prevents the completion of play, a reserve day on June 4 is in place.

Should rain wash out the final on both days, the trophy will be awarded to the team that finished higher on the points table at the end of the league phase. That team is Punjab Kings, who topped the table with nine wins from 14 games under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer. In such a scenario, PBKS would be declared champions by default.

If the match is tied, a Super Over will determine the winner. In the rare case of a Super Over tie, further Super Overs will be played until one team emerges victorious.

With everything at stake, fans and players alike will be hoping that rain doesn't spoil what promises to be a thrilling finale to IPL 2025.