The PBKS vs DC match in Dharamsala was called off midway due to cross-border tensions, and the BCCI is now reportedly evaluating the fate of upcoming fixtures, including the May 9 clash between LSG and RCB.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 faced its most serious disruption yet after the May 8 match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was halted and ultimately suspended in Dharamsala due to safety concerns arising from cross-border tensions.
Air attacks in nearby cities of Jammu and Pathankot had raised security concerns following which the floodlights were switched off one by one and crowd evacuated to safety.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) halted the game midway and the players and crowd were immediately evacuated the stadium. According to TOI, the players, support staff, and broadcast personnel are now being moved out of Dharamsala to a safer location.
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BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla confirmed that the board will take a call on the tournament’s future depending on the situation. “We are organising a special train from close to Dharamsala to bring everybody home safely… We will take a call on the tournament’s future depending on the situation tomorrow. As of now, players’ safety is utmost important,” Shukla told TOI.
While the teams from the abandoned game have been safely transported back to their hotel and are awaiting further instructions, concerns have grown about whether the upcoming fixtures in northern India can proceed as planned. One of the key matches in focus is the May 9 contest between Lucknow Super Giants and Royal Challengers Bengaluru.
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The BCCI has yet to issue a formal statement regarding the status of the LSG vs RCB game, which is scheduled to take place in Lucknow — a city that has been placed under a red alert due to ongoing Operation Sindoor and is considered a high-sensitivity area. Although the situation in Lucknow is calmer than in Dharamsala, the board is closely monitoring local developments and liaising with security agencies before giving the green light.
The IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal told PTI that the game would go ahead as planned as of now, but the situation is being monitored.
“We are reviewing the situation right now. It is an evolving situation. We haven’t received any directive from the government. Obviously the decision will be taken keeping all the logistics in mind,” Dhumal told PTI.
As things stand, the LSG vs RCB fixture remains on the IPL calendar. However, fans and franchises alike are bracing for potential last-minute changes should the security environment deteriorate further.
For now, an official update from the BCCI is expected in the next 24 hours.
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