IPL 2025, PBKS vs DC: Dharamsala weather forecast, hourly rain forecast

The toss for the IPL 2025 match between PBKS and DC will take place at 8:15 PM IST

With the race for IPL 2025 playoffs heating up, Punjab Kings (PBKS) are hosting Delhi Capitals at their second home, the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, today. However, the fixture has been affected by the rain resulting in dealy of toss. The rain however has subsided now and after the field inspection umpires informed that the toss will take place at 8:15 PM IST and the match will begin at 8:30 PM.

 

The rain might come as a relief for either of the two teams, as both DC and PBKS are aiming to secure full points to strengthen their chances of making it to the playoffs and potentially finishing the IPL 2025 league phase among the top two teams on the points table. 

 

Given the dynamic nature of weather and its significant impact on a game of cricket, let’s take a look at the weather forecasts from two weather agencies for a clearer picture.

 

Dharamsala Weather Forecast by AccuWeather 

According to AccuWeather.com, Dharamsala is expected to remain mostly cloudy during the afternoon, with rain likely. Thunderstorms are also forecast later in the night.

 

Hourly Weather & Rain Forecast (AccuWeather)

• 8 PM – 25°C, Mostly Cloudy, RealFeel® 24°C, Wind: NE 15 km/h (gusts 20 km/h), Rain: 20%, Humidity: 33%
• 9 PM – 24°C, Mostly Cloudy, RealFeel® 23°C, Wind: NE 15 km/h (gusts 20 km/h), Rain: 20%, Humidity: 35%
• 10 PM – 23°C, Mostly Cloudy, RealFeel® 22°C, Wind: NE 15 km/h (gusts 20 km/h), Rain: 20%, Humidity: 37%
• 11 PM – 22°C, Mostly Cloudy, RealFeel® 21°C, Wind: NE 13 km/h (gusts 20 km/h), Rain: 20%, Humidity: 40%

  Dharamsala Weather Forecast by The Weather Channel

 

Hourly Weather & Rain Forecast (The Weather Channel)

• 19:30 – 21°C, Mostly Cloudy, 2% rain chance, Wind: NE 7 km/h
• 20:30 – 20°C, Mostly Cloudy, 3% rain chance, Wind: NNE 7 km/h
• 21:30 – 20°C, Mostly Cloudy, 3% rain chance, Wind: NNE 8 km/h
• 22:30 – 19°C, Partly Cloudy, 2% rain chance, Wind: NNE 8 km/h
• 23:30 – 19°C, Mostly Cloudy, 3% rain chance, Wind: NE 7 km/h

 

How Good Is the Drainage at HPCA Cricket Stadium in Dharamsala?

  The drainage system at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala was upgraded ahead of the ICC ODI World Cup in 2023. The stadium features a sub-air drainage system designed to quickly remove water from the outfield, even during heavy rainfall. This system, which includes perforated pipes and air pressure mechanisms, can dry the field within approximately 20 minutes. Therefore, if rain stays away in the evening, the PBKS vs DC match is likely to be completed or at least yield a result.