Who will win IPL 2025 title if rain washes out the final? RCB or PBKS? – sportingnews.com

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Divy Dubey
[BCCI/Sportzpics]
The IPL 2025 final is drawing near and there is an unexpected twist that could decide the fate of the tournament — rain. Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Punjab Kings are set to clash for the title on Tuesday at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
It’s a historic moment regardless of the result – neither franchise has ever won the IPL and one is set to break their title drought. Unless of course, the weather has other plans.
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RCB stormed into the final after a dominant win over PBKS in Qualifier 1 while Punjab bounced back strongly to knock out Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2.
The final promises some great action – RCB have beaten PBKS twice in their last three encounters while Punjab have won both of their games at the Ahmedabad venue this season. But with rain delaying PBKS’ Qualifier 2 match by over two hours, concerns are growing that the final might be interrupted.
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Thankfully, the IPL 2025 final has a reserve day in place. If the final is rained out on Tuesday, it will be played on Wednesday, June 4.
However, if rain prevents play on both days – the rules offer a backup plan. According to the IPL’s playing conditions (clause 16.11), a Super Over will be attempted to break the deadlock.
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If even that isn’t possible due to persistent rain, the title will go to the team that finished higher on the league table.
If it comes down to the league standings – Punjab Kings will be crowned champions. Both RCB and PBKS ended the league season with 19 points (9 wins and a no-result) but Punjab edged out RCB on net run rate – +0.372 to RCB’s +0.301.
So, if rain washes out both the final and the reserve day without a ball being bowled, Punjab Kings will lift their maiden IPL trophy by virtue of finishing first in the table.
Divy Dubey is a content producer for The Sporting News’ India edition.

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