The winning team will enter the final, while the losing team will get another chance...
PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Weather Update, latest news: There is a chance of light rain in Mohali. On this day, the first qualifier match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore will be played at Mullanpur Cricket Stadium (New PCA Stadium).
The winning team will enter the final, while the losing team will get another chance and will face the winner of the Eliminator.
But if the game is spoiled due to rain, then which team will enter the final and which team will go to Qualifier 2? Is there any reserve day? We will answer all these questions for you.
Earlier, Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator matches were scheduled to be played in Hyderabad. However, the IPL officially announced that both matches have now been shifted to Mullanpur. The playoffs are set to begin from Thursday.
Qualifier 1 will be contested between Punjab Kings, captained by Shreyas Iyer, who currently leads the points table, and Royal Challengers Bangalore, who secured second place by defeating Lucknow.
If the Punjab Kings vs Royal Challengers Bangalore match is cancelled, Punjab Kings will directly qualify for the final. Meanwhile, RCB will have to compete in Qualifier 2 to earn a spot in the final. According to the rules, preference is given to the team that tops the points table.
Are there reserve days for playoff matches?
No, there is no official information yet regarding reserve days for playoff matches. In the previous season, a reserve day was scheduled for the IPL final. However, the BCCI has introduced a new rule that significantly reduces the chances of matches being cancelled.
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PBKS vs RCB, IPL 2025 Qualifier 1 Weather Update Forecast:
Talking about the weather in Mohali, the temperature on Thursday is expected to be around 36 degrees Celsius. It will be cloudy with a possibility of light rain. However, heavy rain is likely on Friday, the day when the Eliminator match will be played.
In the Eliminator, Mumbai Indians will face Gujarat Titans, and the losing team will be eliminated from the tournament. Gujarat Titans are currently third on the points table, while Mumbai Indians hold the fourth position.
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