On May 8, 2025, the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala was abandoned after just 10.1 overs due to a floodlight failure. The official statement from the IPL cited a “significant technical failure” caused by a power outage in the area, which led to one of the light towers malfunctioning. However, reports also indicate that security concerns following air raid alerts in nearby Jammu, about 200 km away, prompted a blackout in the region, leading to the evacuation of teams and spectators.
Match Summary
PBKS, batting first after winning the toss, reached 122/1 in 10.1 overs. Openers Priyansh Arya (70 off 34 balls) and Prabhsimran Singh (50* off 28 balls) dominated with a 122-run opening stand. Arya fell on the first ball of the 11th over, top-edging a slower bouncer from T Natarajan, before the floodlight failure halted play at 9:29 PM IST. The match was officially called off at 9:40 PM IST.
Key Performances
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Priyansh Arya: Scored 70 off 34 balls (5 fours, 6 sixes), reaching his third fifty-plus score of the season in 25 balls.
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Prabhsimran Singh: Remained unbeaten on 50 off 28 balls (7 fours), becoming the first uncapped batter to hit four consecutive IPL half-centuries.
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The duo took down DC bowlers Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, and Kuldeep Yadav, with PBKS racing to 50/0 in 4 overs during the powerplay (0.1–6 overs: 69/0).
Scorecard
PBKS Batting
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Player |
Runs |
Balls |
4s |
6s |
S/R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Priyansh Arya |
70 | 34 | 5 | 6 | 205.88 |
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Prabhsimran Singh |
50* | 28 | 7 | 0 | 178.57 |
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Extras |
2 (NB 1, W 1) |
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Total |
122/1 (10.1 ov) |
DC Bowling
|
Bowler |
Overs |
Maidens |
Runs |
Wickets |
Econ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Mitchell Starc |
2 | 0 | 23 | 0 | 11.50 |
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Dushmantha Chameera |
2 | 0 | 27 | 0 | 13.50 |
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Axar Patel |
2 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 12.50 |
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T Natarajan |
1.1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3.42 |
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Kuldeep Yadav |
2 | 0 | 29 | 0 | 14.50 |
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Madhav Tiwari |
1 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 14.00 |
Match Flow
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Toss and Start: PBKS won the toss and elected to bat. Rain delayed the start by an hour, with play beginning at 8:30 PM IST.
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Powerplay: PBKS scored 69/0 in the first 6 overs.
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Key Milestones: PBKS reached 50 in 3.6 overs, 100 in 8.5 overs. Arya’s 50 came off 25 balls, Prabhsimran’s off 28.
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Abandonment: At 122/1 in 10.1 overs, floodlights failed, initially attributed to a technical issue. Reports later confirmed security concerns due to air raid alerts in Jammu, leading to a blackout and evacuation.
Aftermath
Both teams were awarded 1 point each per IPL rules for a no-result match. PBKS, with 15 points from 11 matches, missed a chance to confirm a playoff spot, while DC, with 13 points, remained in contention. The future of IPL 2025 is uncertain, with reports suggesting a possible suspension due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. PBKS’s next match against Mumbai Indians, originally scheduled in Dharamsala, has been shifted to Ahmedabad on May 11. DC will face Gujarat Titans in Delhi on the same day. Both teams were awarded 1 point each per IPL rules for a no-result match. PBKS, with 15 points from 11 matches, missed a chance to confirm a playoff spot, while DC, with 13 points, remained in contention. The future of IPL 2025 is uncertain, with reports suggesting a possible suspension due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. PBKS’s next match against Mumbai Indians, originally scheduled in Dharamsala, has been shifted to Ahmedabad on May 11. DC will face Gujarat Titans in Delhi on the same day.