PBKS vs DC IPL 2025 Match Called Off After Blackout in Dharamshala

Cricket fans were left stunned as the PBKS vs DC IPL 2025 Match took an unexpected turn in Dharamshala. What was supposed to be a thrilling encounter between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals turned into a night of confusion and concern, leading to an abrupt end to the game.

Let’s dive into what exactly happened that night and why the match was called off midway.

Blackout Halts Action Midway

The Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was progressing well when disaster struck. Just after Priyansh Arya was dismissed on the first ball of the 10th over and Shreyas Iyer walked out to bat, the floodlights at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala suddenly went off.

At first, only one light tower failed, but soon after, two more followed, forcing players and umpires to leave the field. Despite initial hopes of a quick fix, the situation did not improve.

BCCI’s Official Statement

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) promptly issued an official statement explaining the situation. According to the BCCI:

“The Punjab Kings v Delhi Capitals match (Match#58) in Tata IPL was forced to be abandoned due to a significant technical failure at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala. 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 match was abandoned after just 10.1 overs of play, leaving fans and players disappointed.

Tensions Near the Border

While the BCCI cited a technical failure, a report by PTI suggested a more serious cause. According to PTI, there were air raid alerts in nearby areas due to escalating tensions on the India-Pakistan border. This triggered a security protocol that led to the blackout.

Meanwhile, Cricbuzz reported that both teams and the spectators were evacuated from the venue. Players and their families were safely escorted, and then the team members boarded their buses.

A source at the stadium shared:

“There was no announcement over the PA system but the local police and the venue operations team requested for a slow evacuation of the stadium.”

Points Shared Between PBKS and DC

Since the PBKS vs DC IPL 2025 Match could not continue, both teams were awarded one point each.

Here’s a look at the updated standings after the match:

• Delhi Capitals: 3rd position with 16 points from 12 matches.
• Punjab Kings: 5th position with 14 points from 12 matches.

Interestingly, this was the second time Delhi Capitals had to share points this season, after an earlier washout against Kolkata Knight Riders in Chandigarh.

Match Summary Before the Blackout

Before the unexpected blackout, Punjab Kings were off to a flying start.

• Score: 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs
• Prabhsimran Singh: 50 runs off 28 balls
• Priyansh Arya: 70 runs off 34 balls (dismissed by T Natarajan)

The Punjab side looked poised to set a massive target before the match came to a premature end.

The PBKS vs DC IPL 2025 Match will certainly be remembered, not for the cricket, but for the eerie blackout that ended it. With playoff spots at stake, both teams will now look to regroup quickly and focus on their upcoming matches.

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