Who Will Lift the IPL 2025 Trophy If the RCB Vs PBKS Final Is Washed Out?

IPL 2025 Trophy: What Happens If the RCB Vs PBKS Final Is Washed Out and Which Team Will Win?

The IPL 2025 final is finally here between Rajat Patidar’s Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Shreyas Iyer’s Punjab Kings (PBKS), scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Both the teams are part of the rich history of IPL, having participated in all 18 editions, but neither has yet managed to push an IPL trophy in their collection. However, one among both of these determined teams will end the wait and be crowned champion in the world’s riches franchise cricket league.

RCB will face one of the playoff finalists strong and on point because, in Qualifier 1, RCB produced a sublime display to claim an eight-wicket victory over PBKS at Mullanpur “on May 29”. Punjab took that entry into the finals by edging the second qualifier against Mumbai Indians by five wickets at Ahmedabad on June 1. What this means is a thrilling final set-up.

RCB and PBKS clashed thrice between them in this season’s IPL 2025 – the first was on April 18, where PBKS edged RCB by five wickets in Bengaluru, only to experience the might of RCB in the other two encounters, with a 7-wicket victory on April 20 and an 8-wicket win in the Qualifier 1 match on May 29. Tuesday will see RCB go for a hat trick of wins in hopes of lifting their maiden IPL trophy; meanwhile, PBKS will look to avenge their losses-against the IPL 2025 trophy from home ground, at the biggest cricket stadium in the world.

Punjab Kings have been exemplary at the Narendra Modi Stadium this season as they have not lost any of their two IPL matches there. So now, Shreyas Iyer wants to make it a three-for-three at PBKS. The weather, though, is a primary concern at the moment. Rain delayed PBKS’ Qualifier 2 victory over the Mumbai Indians, and it was in play after “15 5” minutes stoppage. The clearing possibilities that the rain clouds build over Ahmedabad bring into mind that IPL 2025 final may also fall under this fate.

What Happens If the IPL 2025 Final Between RCB and PBKS Gets Washed Out?

The BCCI has made provisions for an alternative arrangement for the final of IPL 2025, which is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3. The alternate plan includes a reserve day on Wednesday, June 4. The result is that, if the weather inhibits any play on Tuesday, the final will be done on the reserve day.

But if rain will avoid the final from happening on both days, the IPL playing condition seeps through. According to clause 16.11.1 of the IPL 2025 rules, in this event, the winner will be decided by a Super Over and, should that be required, subsequent Super Overs to break any ties. If, however, it’s determined that conditions do not permit any play at all—including a Super Over—then, as clause 16.11.2 dictates, the team that finished higher in the league standings will be declared champions of IPL 2025.

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IPL 2025 Points Table and the Impact on the Trophy

Both PBKS and RCB amassed 19 points during the IPL 2025 league stage after nine wins and one no-result match. The crucial differentiator was their Net Run Rate (NRR). Punjab Kings ended the league stage on top of the table with an NRR of +0.372, while RCB secured the second spot with an NRR of +0.301. This difference, though marginal, could become decisive if the final is washed out entirely.

Thus, in the event that rain washes out the final on both the day and the reserve day, Punjab Kings will be declared the winners of the illustrious IPL 2025 trophy since that team was the top finisher in the points table during the league phase. As such, this rule guarantees an outcome when the final match is prevented from taking place due to weather as a reward for the consistency shown by the teams over the course of the season.

What This Means for the Teams and Fans

The fans who dream of a glorious showdown will be disappointed at the very thought of the IPL 2025 final there being some chance of being rained out; thankfully, there’s the reserve day. Every contest will have both teams ready to offer their best, come rain or shine.

RCB will be looking to clinch the IPL title and round off an unforgettable season with a win. Rajat Patidar has stood out by delivering consistent performances, something RCB will want to build on. On the other hand, under the leadership of Shreyas Iyer, Punjab Kings have demonstrated a great fighting spirit and on-field teamwork. It reflects on their higher finish in the league table this year as well as the likelihood of winning the trophy through that means, for such hard work deserves that reward.

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Conclusion

The final of IPL 2025 will be no less than a grand spectacle at Narendra Modi Stadium, RCB versus PBKS. But there shall be considerable uncertainty about rain. In case the final match is washed out on both the scheduled day and the reserve day, Punjab Kings will become the winners of the IPL 2025 trophy based on a better Net Run Rate and superior finish in the league stage.

Hope lives for fans and cricket lovers that the skies will clear for a hard-fought drama for the ultimate prize on the pitch. But if not, Punjab Kings will celebrate their first IPL title on account of their consistent performance all through the season — an overdue accolade in an unpredictable tournament full of excitement.

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