A technical issue caused by a failing floodlight at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala forced the cancellation of the Punjab Kings vs. Delhi Capitals IPL 2025 match 58. Media agencies reported shortly after the occurrence that, due to ongoing tensions at the Indo-Pak border, the region was also affected by blackout.
As declared by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, they did not, however, interfere with the game’s seamless play. The organisers claimed that floodlight failure was the reason for the game’s cancellation rather than any security issues. Even though everything is under control, the IPL has chosen to escalate the player and other match officials to a safer location, according to board secretary Devajit Saikia. According to Saikia, the BCCI is keeping an eye on the issue and will make a decision that serves the interests of the country.
In light of everything, we have chosen to postpone today’s game. Because of the current state of affairs, which is getting worse not just in Dharamshala but also in the surrounding countries, we have decided to call off today’s match. Our top focus is the safety of players, fans, and support personnel; we will stop at nothing to serve the interests of nations. According to India Today, he was quoted as stating, “We are keeping an eye on the situation and will make the appropriate call.”
IPL currently in play: IPL Chairman
IPL chairman Arun Singh Dhumal, who was at the location and even told the crowd to leave after the event was cancelled, has stated that they have not received any orders from the government. In this case, the board and interested parties are limited to making a decision until after the government issues an official statement.
“At the moment, we are assessing the issue. The scenario is changing. The government has not given us any directives. According to ESPNcricinfo, Dhumal stated, “Obviously, the decision will be made keeping all the logistics in mind.”
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