Cushions Down, Flags Up

Rally your squad, the chai will be strong, the hits will be big, and the vibes will be full desi brunch drama. The IPL 2025 Final bowls out Tuesday, June 3 at 10:00 AM EDT / 7:00 AM PDT, live from the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.

This year’s final isn’t just about cricket, it’s a national moment. The BCCI is dedicating the match to the Indian Armed Forces, with military leaders and heroes invited for a special ceremony honoring Operation Sindoor and beyond.

Here’s some inspo if you’re watching from home and want to turn the Tuesday morning final into something cozy, fun, and full of team spirit, without doing the absolute most.

Set up a self-serve chai + coffee station; think thermos tower (masala chai, plain tea, decaf), mugs in team colors, and a sign that says “No talkies till chai.”
Add: Parle-G, toast, or mini biscuits for dipping.

Make it cozy and clean; offer cheap fuzzy socks or guest slippers in a basket by the door with a handwritten note: “Shoes off. Spirit on.”
Pro tip: Sort them by team colors for fun rivalry vibes.

Create a pre-match playlist with soft Bollywood acoustic covers, lo-fi cricket commentary samples, or even bhajans-turned-bops to ease people in. Play it low in the background until caffeine hits and the shouting begins.

Forget full meals. Think:

Keep it warm, portable, and scarfable between overs.

Keep lights low and warm. String lights or battery-powered lanterns give just enough glow for those easing into daylight. No one wants full overhead fluorescents in the AM.

Clear one corner with yoga mats or floor pillows for guests who want to stretch, sit cross-legged, or scream quietly into their dupatta during a bad LBW call.
Label it: “Spiritual + Spiral Zone.”

The match may be in Ahmedabad, but you can still bring the final-home energy. Chai in hand, slippers on, snacks in rotation, it’s the perfect way to start a Tuesday. With a side of goosebumps for the tribute to India’s defense forces.

Loved this? There’s more brewing every week. ☕