Rain delays IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, PBKS vs MI: Check Ahmedabad weather and pitch report of Narendra Modi Stadium

IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, Ahmedabad weather today: Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians rain forecast and pitch report

IPL 2025 Qualifier 2, Ahmedabad weather today: The raging Mumbai Indians (MI) will put the shattered Punjab Kings (PBKS) to the test of their mettle in a simulated semifinal in Indian Premier League (IPL) Qualifier 2 in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Shreyas Iyer's Punjab Kings, who aim to win their first IPL crown, may have lost some of their confidence after suffering an eight-wicket thrashing at the hands of Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) in a lopsided Qualifier 1. The Mumbai Indians, on the other hand, took another step toward a possible sixth championship after a convincing victory that eliminated title favorites Gujarat Titans (GT) in the Eliminator.
For both sides, the game is a virtual semifinal and the winner will play RCB in the title decider at the same venue.

PBKS vs MI: Ahmedabad weather today

The conditions are expected to be hot and muggy day with a slim chance of rain interfering with play as per the forecast. The temperature will be in the range of 27-36 degrees Celsius, with wind speeds predicted to be between 15 and 30 km/h. The humidity is expected to be between 51-64 percent.

There are 10 percent chance of rain pouring in Ahmedabad on Sunday, however, it is not predicted to fall during the match. Instead clear skies are predicted during the course of the match.

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If the match is interrupted due to inclement weather and ends up being abandoned, Punjab Kings will advance to the final, scheduled for Tuesday at the same venue. Punjab will progress to the summit clash based on their superior finish in the league stage, having topped the table with 19 points from 14 matches. In contrast, Mumbai Indians ended the league phase in fourth place with 16 points from as many games.

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PBKS vs MI: Pitch report

The pitch was mostly under covers but history at the venue suggest that a high-scoring contest appears likely. Out of the 14 innings played at the venue this season, nine times a team has breached the 200 mark, also making it the most at any single venue in a single edition.

Meanwhile, teams batting first have won six of the seven games here and the only time a chasing side won was a day game. The captain winning the toss might opt to bat.