The final of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 went off smoothly without interruption, a welcome relief considering the hanging swords of geopolitical tensions as well as weather. But, this was only possible due to proper planning, scientific analysis of data, and intelligent decision-making on the part of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). At the May 20 IPL Governing Council (GC) meeting, BCCI officials had to double up as meteorologists, analyzing weather trends around the nation before deciding on the venues for the Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2, and Final of IPL 2025. Originally, the playoffs were to be played in Hyderabad and Kolkata. But because of a week-long suspension due to escalating border tensions and changes in weather patterns, the situation needed to be re-evaluated. The BCCI presented weather updates for all IPL cities at the GC meeting. The Eden Gardens in Kolkata, the venue originally scheduled for the final, had 65 percent chances of rain, and Ahmedabad had only a three percent chance. Accordingly, the council decided to shift the final to the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Also Read | BCCI Likely to Relocate Delhi Test vs South Africa to Kolkata Over Pollution Concern There was also speculation that the change to Ahmedabad was political. But, BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia countered these queries the day following the final and announced that the decision was made solely on the basis of scientific advice. Interestingly, a heavy shower lashed Kolkata on the evening of June 3 when the IPL final was being played in Ahmedabad. Though there was a light drizzle in Ahmedabad during the same afternoon, the match between Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) went off without a hitch. The Qualifier 2 was not completely affected by the weather. The June 1 play was delayed for two hours because of rain, and interestingly on that day Kolkata witnessed a clear sky. Still, after the delay, the match between Mumbai Indians (MI) and PBKS proceeded without a single over being lost.