Dharamsala, May 8, 2025: The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was abandoned midway due to security concerns arising from escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The match, held at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala, was halted after 10.1 overs when a sudden blackout occurred, prompting an emergency evacuation of players and spectators.
At the time of suspension, PBKS had made a strong start, reaching 122/1, with Priyanshi Arya scoring 70 runs before being dismissed by T Natarajan. The abandonment led to both teams being awarded one point each, leaving the points table largely unchanged.
IPL 2025 Points Table as of May 15, 2025:
| Rank | Team | Matches | Wins | Losses | No Result | NRR | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | +0.793 | 16 |
| 2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | +0.482 | 16 |
| 3 | Punjab Kings | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | +0.376 | 16 |
| 4 | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | +1.156 | 14 |
| 5 | Delhi Capitals | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | +0.362 | 13 |
| 6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 5 | 6 | 1 | +0.193 | 11 |
| 7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | -0.469 | 10 |
| 8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad | 11 | 3 | 7 | 1 | -1.192 | 7 |
| 9 | Rajasthan Royals | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | -0.718 | 6 |
| 10 | Chennai Super Kings | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | -0.992 | 6 |
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has rescheduled the abandoned PBKS vs DC match to May 24 in Jaipur. The IPL 2025 season is set to resume on May 17, with matches to be held across six venues, including Bengaluru, Jaipur, Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai.
The suspension and rescheduling of matches have raised concerns among players and fans alike. Australian women’s cricket team captain Alyssa Healy described the situation as unsettling, particularly highlighting the panic among overseas players from both teams. Additionally, the official IPL website has removed the statistics from the abandoned match, leading to confusion regarding player records.
As the tournament progresses, teams will need to adapt to the revised schedule and maintain focus amid the ongoing geopolitical tensions. Fans eagerly await the resumption of matches and the thrilling cricket action that the IPL is known for.
