IPL Match Abandoned in Dharamshala Amid Security Concerns

Players and Spectators Evacuated ,Punjab Kings vs. Mumbai Indians Match Relocated to Ahmedabad

May 9, 2025

The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals, at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamshala, scheduled for May 8, was suddenly called off over increasing fears of security following Pakistan’s attacks on various locations in India. The incident led to an evacuation of players and spectators from the situation and a further examination of the safety of sporting events amidst increasing geopolitical instability.

Match Disruption and Evacuation

The game was stopped at 10.1 overs, with Punjab Kings on 122 for 1, after one of the towers went off. What seemed to be a minor technical problem became serious when two more towers went off, resulting in officials deciding to evacuate the stadium. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed the match abandonment and organized a special train to take the players and officials from Dharamshala to Delhi via the nearest Una railway station.

Breaking Live Alert 🚨

Dharamshala stadium is being evacuated

Floodlights off, match stopped immediately

Pakistani missiles have been neutralized near Pathankot

After which the #IPL match has been stopped .. ✍️pic.twitter.com/Yxe7Hegzjd
— Satya Swar ( सत्य स्वर) Digital (@Satya_Swara) May 8, 2025

As per inside reports, the IPL match at Dharamshala was called off due to security concerns as the war tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated. Indian Army tend to turned off the lights as Jammu is under some attack. #IndiaPakistanWar pic.twitter.com/UFg2KNJE6k
— Ahmad Haseeb (@iamAhmadhaseeb) May 8, 2025

Next IPL Fixture Shifted to Ahmedabad Amid Security Fears

The BCCI has shifted the next match between the Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians from Dharamshala to Ahmedabad due to the alarming security situation and logistical issues such as closed airports in Chandigarh and Dharamshala, which created unbearable travel and safety arrangements.

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Tensions Escalate Between India and Pakistan

These abrupt cancellations and reschedulings of IPL matches have happened at a time of escalation between India and Pakistan. On April 22, India conducted retaliatory strikes in Pakistan in the wake of a deadly attack on Hindu tourists visiting Indian Kashmir. In response, Pakistan claimed they shot down 25 Indian drones. The changes in the IPL this past week come during an escalation of conflict that has seen the closure of numerous airports in Northern India along with the stoppage of civilian and commercial operations.

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