Rain has delayed the start of the much-anticipated IPL 2025 Qualifier 2 clash between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Just as players were getting ready to take the field, a fresh spell of rain returned, forcing ground staff to bring the covers back on. The match was initially scheduled to begin at 7:30 PM IST, but will now have a slightly delayed start.

Punjab Kings skipper Shreyas Iyer won the toss and elected to bowl first. Notably, Rs 18 crore spinner Yuzvendra Chahal returns to the PBKS playing XI after being benched in the previous game. PBKS are looking to bounce back after a heavy defeat against Royal Challengers Bengaluru in Qualifier 1. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians are coming into this clash with momentum, having edged past Gujarat Titans in a dramatic Eliminator on Friday.

Historically, the two sides have clashed 32 times in the IPL, with MI leading the head-to-head with 17 wins to PBKS’s 15.

The match is being held at the Narendra Modi Stadium, which boasts a seating capacity of 1,32,000. The weather remains unpredictable, and further updates are awaited on when play can officially commence.