Concerns Mount Over Hyderabad Stadium’s Readiness Ahead of IPL Playoffs

With just days to go before hosting two crucial IPL 2025 playoff matches — Qualifier 1 and the Eliminator — the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal, Hyderabad, is under scrutiny due to poor ground drainage and questionable preparedness. Monday’s unseasonal downpour (May 5) led to the abandonment of a key match, raising alarms about how the venue might hold up under similar conditions later this month. While Hyderabad Cricket Association officials have assured quick action, even the ground staff admitted that intense rainfall overwhelmed their resources, despite 90% ground coverage. With playoff stakes sky-high, fans and franchises alike are hoping for swift improvements. Stay tuned with Khelsports for all the latest updates.