The Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) IPL 2025 match was called off at the Dharamsala stadium on Thursday, May 8, as India declared war against Pakistan as a response to the Pahalgam attack. Punjab scored 122 runs for one wicket when the match was called off.
The IPL officials ensured that the ground was vacated on time and the players, including Indian and overseas, were taken to safety. The broadcasters termed the abandonment of the match as a technical failure. However, the real reason behind the same was that India declared war against Pakistan overnight.
The situation between India and Pakistan has escalated after the Indian Army's response to the Pahalgam attack. Meanwhile, as the tension escalates, IPL chairman Arun Dhumal has said that "IPL will go on" as the officials await government directives.
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15 Australian Players Are Playing In IPL 2025
The next match is between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) on Friday in Lucknow. While the BCCI is busy ensuring the smooth passage of this match, the Australian players playing in the IPL are considering their options to go back home amid the escalated situation.
As many as 15 players are playing in IPL 2025, including the likes of Mitchell Starc, Pat Cummins, Josh Hazelwood, and others. There are two Australian coaches Ricky Ponting (PBKS) and Justin Langer (LSG), as coaches of IPL teams as well. IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal has assured that all the decisions will be taken keeping the logistics in mind and has also ensured the safety and security of players.
"We are reviewing the situation right now. It is an evolving situation. We haven't received any directive from the government. Obviously the decision will be taken keeping all the logistics in mind," Dhumal told PTI on Thursday night after the Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC)Â IPL 2025Â game in Dharamsala was called off.
Not Sure Where We' Re Going At The Moment: Ricky Ponting
In the PBKS vs DC match, the spectators were asked to evacuate the ground, and also the players were taken to safety. PBKS coach Ricky Ponting said that he was unsure about BCCI's next move after how the events panned out on Thursday night.
“We’re not sure where we’re going at the moment … there’s been some talk about Ahmedabad and some talk about Jaipur, but we’re only really worried about tonight’s match,” he said during the broadcast.
PBKS and DC remain in third and fifth spots, respectively, in the IPL 2025 points table after the abandoned encounter in Dharamsala.
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