Thousands of fans are expected to flood the stands, many donning the iconic jersey No.18 to support Virat Kohli, playing in his fourth IPL final. The electric atmosphere will be heightened by a closing ceremony at 6:00 PM IST, featuring a special performance by Shankar Mahadevan, paying tribute to India’s armed forces.

PBKS, meanwhile, are in their first final since 2014. Shreyas Iyer’s unbeaten 87 in Qualifier 2 reignited their title hopes. With a balanced squad and renewed purpose, Punjab seek to rewrite their IPL narrative.

There are concerns that rain may impact the start of IPL 2025 final between RCB and PBKS in Ahmedabad. Here’s what will happen if the match is delayed or abandoned, including rules on extra time, reserve day,