IPL 2025, Qualifier 1 Weather Report: Will rain play spoilsport in Mullanpur?
Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) are set to face off in Qualifier 1 of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 on Thursday, May 29, at the Maharaja Yadavindra Singh International Cricket Stadium in Mullanpur, Chandigarh.With both teams finishing in the top two during the league stage, an exciting contest is on the cards. But before the high-stakes clash, let's take a look at the weather forecast.advertisementAccording to Accuweather, there is no rain expected throughout the day. Temperatures will hover around 32C, with humidity levels in the high 30s to low 40s. Wind speeds are expected to reach up to 20 km/h, which should provide some comfort to the players.
Also Read: IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 preview: PBKS, RCB chase final spot and a break from heartbreakThe skies will remain mostly clear with minimal cloud cover, suggesting a full, uninterrupted match.What if rain plays spoilsport?In the unlikely event that rain does disrupt proceedings and the match is called off, PBKS will advance to the final. This is because they finished higher than RCB in the league standings.Punjab Kings topped the table with 19 points and a net run rate (NRR) of +0.372 after winning nine of their 14 matches. RCB also ended with 19 points but had a lower NRR of +0.301.advertisementRCB will be without Lungi Ngidi and Jacob Bethell, both unavailable due to national duties. They've been replaced by Blessing Muzarabani and Tim Seifert for the playoffs.PBKS will miss Marco Jansen, who is with the South African squad for the World Test Championship final. As of now, they haven't announced a replacement.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!Tune InMust Watch
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