IPL: PBKS-DC match called off in Dharamsala amid Pakistan attack
What's the story
In a major development, Match 58 of IPL 2025 between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals has been called off.
The match was stopped after the floodlights were switched off at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala.
At the time the match was halted, PBKS were at 122/1 after 10.1 overs. Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya scored half centuries for PBKS.
Here are further details.
Twitter Post
Match called off
The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals has been called off in Dharamsala. pic.twitter.com/bwuOytdniw
— ESPNcricinfo (@ESPNcricinfo) May 8, 2025
Summary
How PBKS fared in first innings
Winning the toss, PBKS skipper Shreyas Iyer had elected to bat.
PBKS openers Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Ayra came out all guns blazing, adding a 122-run partnership.
The match was stopped after Priyansh was dismissed after scoring 70 runs in 34 balls.
Initially, there were reports that the match would be stopped citing technical fault. However, later it was decided to cancel the match.
Reason
Why the match was halted
As per the official word, the PBKS-DC match was "abandoned due to a power outage caused by a significant technical failure in the area which caused one of the light towers to switch off. The BCCI regrets the inconvenience caused to the in-stadium attendees."
However, it followed the military action in Jammu, which is nearly 200km away from Dharamsala.