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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has officially suspended IPL 2025 with immediate effect. The announcement follows mounting cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan, which escalated dramatically over the last 48 hours.
While the IPL has seen its share of controversies, postponements, and even a full season in the UAE, this sudden halt, right in the middle of the action, has thrown everyone off balance.
A Match Abandoned, A Stadium Evacuated
The real chaos began in Dharamsala, where the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals clash was underway on Thursday. Midway through the first innings, one of the floodlights mysteriously shut down at the scenic Himachal Pradesh Cricket Stadium.
Before fans could figure out what was happening, security forces ordered a full evacuation of the venue. That’s not something you see every day in cricket.
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With panic spreading and no clear answers, it became evident that this wasn’t a technical glitch or a random power failure. Something bigger was brewing.
Following the Dharamsala scare, flight operations in the region were suspended. Both Punjab and Delhi squads — along with their staff — were evacuated by a special train to Delhi the next morning. Yes, a train in the middle of an IPL season.
By that point, BCCI had seen enough. Safety concerns were real. Tensions were rising. And with more matches lined up in high-profile venues like Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Jaipur, the board made the tough call.
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What’s Left Hanging?
As it stands, 58 matches have been played, including the Dharamsala game that was abandoned.
12 league-stage games remain across venues like Lucknow (2), Hyderabad, Ahmedabad (3), Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru (2), Mumbai, and Jaipur. The playoffs were scheduled in Hyderabad and Kolkata, but for now, that’s all up in the air.
The BCCI has confirmed that they’ll consult with franchises, broadcasters, and security agencies before deciding on the next steps.
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