PBKS-DC IPL 2025 game called off in Dharamsala; fans chant 'Pakistan Murdabad' slogans outside stadium - WATCH
The organisers asked the stadium to be evacuated for security reasons soon after the fall of the first wicket when at least two floodlights were off. India news Sports Cricket
Game 58 of IPL 2025 in Dharamsala between the hosts Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals have been called off shortly after the floodlight failure. Following a delayed start due to rain and a wet field, Punjab won the toss and elected to bat first. PBKS openers went berserk right from the word go, stitching a 122-run stand inside the 11th over.
However, as per ESPNcricinfo, the organisers asked the stadium to be evacuated for security reasons soon after the fall of the first wicket, after which at least two floodlights also went off due to 'significant technical failure.' These reports have come at a time when Pakistan launched an attack on several parts of north India, including Jammu and Kashmir and Punjab, on Thursday evening.
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"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," an official statement said.
There were slogans of 'Pakistan Murdabad' outside of the stadium by the fans asked to evacuate for security reasons. Slogans were heard all across the stadium premises after Pakistan launched a barrage of drones and missiles, escalating a war-like situation between the two countries.
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Meanwhile, days after Pakistan-based terrorists killed 26 innocent lives in broad daylight in India’s Kashmir, all tourists from India and abroad, the Indian Armed Forces carried out ‘Operation Sindoor’, launching a series of precise strikes on nine selected targets in Pakistan and Pakised Occupied Kashmir (PoK), neutralising several terror camps and launchpads.
Several drone attacks in Pakistan, including one near the Rawalpindi Stadium, also headlined Thursday, the same day when Pakistan launched an open attack on India.
PBKS on top, but no game at hand
Punjab batters looked in prime touch against DC, pushing for a massive first-inning total in Dharamsala.
Sitting in third place with 15 points from 11 contested matches, Punjab need two wins from their remaining three games to confirm the playoff berth this season. Considering their hunger for victory, openers Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh took the attack to the opposition, smashing fours and sixes for fun upfront.
While Arya scored a brilliant 70 off 34 balls, hitting sixes and five fours, Singh remained unbeaten on 50 off 28 balls, smashing seven boundaries.
