Rain Delays Qualifier 2 Match, Punjab Kings Entertain Fans with Unusual Football Game

AHMEDABAD, India — Rain caused significant delays for the Qualifier 2 match between the Mumbai Indians and Punjab Kings at Narendra Modi Stadium on June 1, 2025. After PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and chose to bowl first, a light drizzle led to an initial delay, but heavy showers soon followed, pushing the start time back to 9:45 PM.

During the rain break, the PBKS team entertained themselves with a peculiar game of football. The unusual setup involved players lining up to take turns shooting at Priyansh Arya, who stood facing away from them. This bizarre moment was captured on camera and quickly went viral on social media, leaving many viewers confused.

The rain prevailed right when teams were set to begin at 7:30 PM as ground staff rushed to cover the pitch. Following a brief drizzle, the downpour intensified, resulting in nearly two hours of delay before the game resumed. Thankfully for the teams, the Board of Control for Cricket in India confirmed that no overs were lost.

In the lineup changes, PBKS welcomed back spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who missed the last match due to a wrist injury. Meanwhile, Mumbai Indians introduced Reece Topley for his season debut, stepping in for the injured Richard Gleeson.

Fans and players alike waited eagerly for the action to unfold, making the rain respite a memorable moment in the match’s downtime.