Hours before the much-anticipated IPL 2025 Final between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Narendra Modi Stadium, light rain briefly interrupted the build-up—raising concerns but not dampening the excitement.
The pre-match drizzle, which lasted around 30 minutes, cast temporary uncertainty over the title showdown as fans from across the country gathered in droves outside the stadium. With both franchises chasing their first-ever IPL title, tension and anticipation are at an all-time high.
Despite the ominous skies, the weather forecast offers a sigh of relief. As per AccuWeather, conditions are expected to stabilize around match time, with temperatures hovering around 36°C at the start, cooling down to 31°C by the final overs. Humidity levels will fluctuate between 52% and 63%, and rain chances are minimal—ranging from just 2% to 5%.
The venue has its own recent history with rain drama. In the 2023 IPL final, heavy showers delayed play for an entire day, forcing a reserve-day finish. That match ultimately ended in a nail-biting win for Chennai Super Kings, thanks to Ravindra Jadeja’s last-ball heroics. Organizers and fans are hoping to avoid a repeat of that scenario tonight.
Should weather play spoilsport again, the BCCI has earmarked Wednesday as the official reserve day. And in the unlikely event that rain washes out both days entirely, Punjab Kings will be crowned champions by virtue of topping the points table.
As the stadium gears up for what could be a historic night, visuals from outside show a sea of red and gold—RCB fans turning up in massive numbers, hoping to see their team finally break its title curse. But PBKS, known for their fighting spirit this season, stand firmly in the way. Rain or shine, fans can expect fireworks on and off the field tonight in Ahmedabad.
