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Rain, rain, go away! Ahmedabad crowd groans as showers greet PBKS & MI players; fans still hopeful for IPL action
The toss was done, the players were warmed up, and all was set for Qualifier 2 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025. But just as the players stepped onto the field at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad for the 7:30 PM start, the rain returned. It had been drizzling on and off since yesterday, with the pitch staying covered throughout.
There was no rain at the time of the toss, but the covers remained on as a precaution. However, just as the match was about to begin, the skies opened up. Within minutes, the rain intensified, forcing players to leave the dugout and head back to the dressing rooms. The game has a 120-minute window before overs start getting deducted.
🚨 Update 🚨Start of play delayed due to tuned for further updates ▶ | #PBKSvMI | #Qualifier2 | #TheLastMile
Fans react
If the rain continues, a 20-over game can still begin at 9:30 PM. While RCB fans may not be too concerned, supporters of PBKS and MI are eagerly waiting for the match to start, hoping to see their team win the crucial clash. Many took to X (formerly Twitter) to plead with the rain to go away.
One said, "OOPSIE! Just when the action to begin in Ahmedabad, it started to drizzle out there. As per Harsha Bhogle on air, it is not heavy and is very windy out there, so, hopefully, the wind will blow away all the clouds threatening to pour down."
"OOPSIE! Just when the action to begin in Ahmedabad, it started to drizzle out there. As per Harsha Bhogle on air, it is not heavy and is very windy out there, so, hopefully, the wind will blow away all the clouds threatening to pour down #AHMEDABAD #MIVSPBKS #RAIN #
Another said, "Ohh bad stared in match."
Ohh bad luck Rain 🌧️🌧️🌧️🌧️ stared in match PBKS vs MI #MIvsPBKS #PBKSvMI #IPLPlayoffs
One wrote, "Rain go away, let us see the Eliminator!"
Rain go away, let us see the Eliminator!#MIvsPBKS
Another added, "PBKS entered the field and the rain gods decided to put on a show. Raining and raining heavily. Covers are on."
PBKS entered the field and the rain gods decided to put on a show. Raining and raining heavily. Covers are on.#MIvsPBKS
PBKS vs MI: Teams
Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Priyansh Arya, Josh Inglis(w), Shreyas Iyer(c), Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Shashank Singh, Azmatullah Omarzai, Kyle Jamieson, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Arshdeep Singh, Yuzvendra ChahalImpact Subs: Prabhsimran Singh, Praveen Dubey, Suryansh Shedge, Xavier Bartlet, Harpreet Brar
Mumbai Indians (Playing XI): Rohit Sharma, Jonny Bairstow(w), Suryakumar Yadav, Tilak Varma, Hardik Pandya(c), Naman Dhir, Mitchell Santner, Raj Bawa, Trent Boult, Jasprit Bumrah, Reece Topley
Impact Subs: Ashwani Kumar, Krishnan Shrijith, Raghu Sharma, Robin Minz, Bevon Jacobs
