IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala called off due to technical failure

The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the HPCA International Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday, May 8, has been called off midway due to a technical failure at the stadium.

Only 10.1 overs had been bowled in the first innings when the match was called off.

"Due to a power outage in the area, one of the light towers at the HPCA stadium malfunctioned. BCCI regrets the inconvenience caused to the in-stadium attendees," the official statement over the development read (via ESPNcricinfo).

After electing to bat first, Punjab Kings scored 122/1 in 10.1 overs, with Priyansh Arya's (70 off 34) dismissal being the latest moment in the game. Shortly after, a floodlight tower was turned off at the venue, followed by another one in close vicinity.

According to reports, fans and players at the venue have been evacuated, with security escorting them out of the stadium.

As per BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla, the PBKS vs DC clash in Dharamsala "couldn't have continued tonight because of the situation."

Meanwhile, a video has gone viral in which IPL chairman Arun Dhumal can be seen requesting fans to evacuate the HPCA Stadium after the floodlights were turned off.

Call on IPL 2025’s future depending on the situation tomorrow: Rajeev Shukla

As per Times of India (TOI), a special strain from Una has been arranged to bring the players back to safety. Speaking to TOI, BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla said:

“We are organising a special train from close to Dharamsala to bring everybody home safely. As of now the match has been called off and the stadium has been evacuated. We will take a call on the tournament's future depending on the situation tomorrow. As of now, players' safety is utmost important. The match couldn't have continued tonight because of the situation. It wasn't safe.”

As per the same report, an emergency meeting of the IPL governing council is currently underway to decide the fate of the ongoing edition.

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