Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are set to clash in a high-stakes playoff match at Mullanpur, vying for a spot in the IPL 2025 final. Weather forecasts predict partly cloudy skies with potential rain interruptions, possibly shortening the match. As per the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD), Mullanpur is expected to see partly cloudy skies with the possibility of one or two brief spells of rain or thundershowers in some areas.
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