IPL 2025, In a dramatic turn of events, the much-anticipated IPL 2025 clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala was called off midway due to a technical failure caused by a power outage. The match, which had already been delayed due to rain, was officially abandoned after just 10.1 overs of play on May 8, 2025.
Power Outage Halts Match Midway PBKS vs DC IPL 2025
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) issued a statement explaining that one of the floodlight towers at the stadium had malfunctioned following a regional power outage, which led to three towers going dark at around 9:29 PM IST. Despite brief hopes of resumption, the match was called off around 9:40 PM IST, citing the inability to restore the lights safely.
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“The Punjab Kings v Delhi Capitals match (Match #58) in Tata IPL was forced to be abandoned due to a significant technical failure,” the IPL stated. “BCCI regrets the inconvenience caused to the in-stadium attendees.”
Arya & Prabhsimran Shine Before the Lights Went Out at Dharamshala
Before the interruption, PBKS had gotten off to a flying start. Opting to bat first after a delayed toss at 8:15 PM IST (instead of the scheduled 7:00 PM), Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh put on a show under the partial lights of Dharamsala.
- Priyansh Arya smashed 70 off just 34 balls, including blistering shots all around the park.
- Prabhsimran Singh remained unbeaten on 50*, marking his fourth consecutive half-century, a record for an uncapped batter in IPL history.
- The duo posted a 122-run opening stand in just 61 balls.
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Arya’s fiery knock came to an end on the first ball of the 11th over, top-edging a slower bouncer from T Natarajan onto his helmet, resulting in a simple catch. Immediately after his dismissal, the stadium lights failed, bringing the proceedings to an abrupt halt.
Match Rescheduling and Upcoming Fixtures
As a precautionary measure, the next PBKS home match against Mumbai Indians (MI) on May 11 has been shifted to Ahmedabad. Delhi Capitals will face Gujarat Titans (GT) in Delhi on the same day.