The Indian cricket scene is abuzz with controversy after the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match was called off due to a sudden blackout at the Dharamsala stadium. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is now under pressure to ensure the players’ safety. Rising tensions between India and Pakistan have added to the complexity of the situation.
Ensuring Player Safety
BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla has announced that the board is arranging a special train to evacuate the players from Dharamsala. “We are making arrangements for a special train to bring all players back safely,” Shukla said. The match has been abandoned, and the stadium has been evacuated. The future of the IPL 2025 tournament will be decided based on the situation.
The match was affected by rain, and the toss was delayed. Punjab Kings batted first, with Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh giving their team a flying start. They took the score to 122 runs in 10 overs, with Priyansh scoring 70 off 34 balls. The blackout occurred in the 10.1 over, and the players returned to the dugout. Shreyas Iyer didn’t face a ball before the lights went out.
Match Details
- Punjab Kings won the toss and chose to bat.
- Priyansh Arya scored 70 runs off 34 balls.
- Prabhsimran Singh partnered with Priyansh Arya to take the score to 122 runs in 10 overs.
- The match was abandoned due to the blackout and security concerns.
The BCCI’s priority is the players’ safety, and they are taking all necessary measures to ensure their well-being. The situation is being closely monitored, and a decision on the IPL 2025 tournament will be made soon.