PBKS vs MI: Fans question BCCI after rain delays start of Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad
Television visuals captured the chaos: Mumbai's Tilak Varma was spotted doing shadow practice near the dugout when groundsmen rushed in with covers following a sudden drizzle. Although the initial spell was brief and the covers were removed shortly thereafter, a more intense downpour followed - forcing players and officials back indoors.The delay raised anxiety in both camps, particularly for Mumbai Indians, whose owners Akash and Nita Ambani were seen watching the weather nervously. With no reserve day in place for the fixture, a washout would result in Mumbai's elimination.It will be really unfortunate if rain doesn't stop tonight, Mumbai Indians might get knocked out without playing.Politics ruined our IPL 2025, they have 0 reasons to justify this ahmedabad shift #MIvsPBKS #Qualifier2 pic.twitter.com/GdjXXLtHHX— Mumbai Indians FC (@MIPaltanFamily) June 1, 2025BCCI organized the playoffs here due to potential rain in Kolkata, but now it's raining in Ahmedabad while Kolkata's weather is fine. pic.twitter.com/nf8WXk0FWF— Ayush. (@OneKohli) June 1, 2025The @BCCI shifted the #Qualifier2 from Kolkata to Ahmedabad because of rain. Now there is no rain in Kolkata but in Ahmedabad its raining heavily. And also Eden Gardens is far better stadium than this. #MIvsPBKS #IPLPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/A2jqcnd010— Shadab (@shadab_srk) June 1, 2025advertisementSupporters took to social media to criticise the BCCI for shifting the playoff venues from Kolkata and Hyderabad to Ahmedabad and Mullanpur. The board cited the onset of the southwest monsoon and the risk of heavy rain between 29 May and 3 June as the reasons for relocating the final leg of the tournament. But fans pointed out that Ahmedabad, too, had been experiencing intermittent showers in recent days.What would happen if PBKS vs MI game was washed out?With no reserve day assigned for the Qualifier 2 tie, a washout in Ahmedabad would send Punjab Kings into the final as they finished higher up in the points table at the end of the league stage. The Shreyas Iyer-led side ended up as the table-toppers, while Mumbai finished fourth."If conditions do not permit a Super Over, or subsequent Super Overs within the time available to determine the winner then the team which, at the end of the relevant regular Season, finished in the higher position in the League will be deemed the winner of the relevant play-off match," clarify the IPL's Playing Conditions notice for the 2025 edition of the tournament.Stay updated on IPL 2025 with India Today! Get match schedules, team squads, live score, and the latest IPL points table for CSK, MI, RCB, KKR, SRH, LSG, DC, GT, PBKS, and RR. Plus, keep track of the top contenders for the IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap. Don't miss a moment! You May Also Like
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