Sunlight touched Ahmedabad early Sunday morning. Yet worries linger about what skies might bring before the IPL 2026 final unfolds. The match pits last year’s winners, Royal Challengers Bengaluru, against the home team, Gujarat Titans. Weather questions hover just beneath the calm start.
Morning skies stayed calm across Gujarat, yet the India Meteorological Department now warns of gusty winds and sudden storms ahead. A yellow alert covers several areas as the day progresses. Although sunshine is in the early hours, disruptions could still unfold by evening. The big match at Narendra Modi Stadium may face delays despite the bright start. Storms might arrive just when fans expect peak action on the field.
The heat pushed hard into the city these past few days. Saturday hit 43.1°C under a stubborn sun. Rain might spread widely by June 1. Still, patches near Ahmedabad may see sudden drops of rain or brief thunder later that day.
Reserve day also faces weather concerns for RCB vs GT
A spare day stays ready for the IPL final if rain stops play on Sunday. Still, predictions show Monday might dump more water on Ahmedabad. If the weather allows, organizers still plan to finish the final on Sunday, possibly through a reduced game. When play fails on both set dates, main and backup, then RCB take the title by standing higher than GT after the league phase.
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Floods from intense storms once delayed a big cricket match in Ahmedabad. That happened in 2023 when lightning and downpours soaked the streets, forcing teams like the Gujarat Titans and Chennai Super Kings to wait another day to play.
Thunderstorms in north-western India threw off GT’s schedule. After beating the Rajasthan Royals in Qualifier 2 on Friday, the squad got stuck mid-journey. Flights stalled when runways shut down briefly in Chandigarh.
The team finally reached Ahmedabad close to 11 pm Saturday night. Chasing a second title, both sides reached the final after tough runs. Gujarat Titans claimed glory back in 2022, now stepping into their third decider.
Meanwhile, RCB aim to hold onto the crown they lifted last year in Ahmedabad, finally seizing their first win after nearly two decades when they beat the Punjab Kings. The weight of history sits differently on each squad. One seeks confirmation of strength, the other proof that triumph wasn’t just luck.
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