PBKS vs DC Match Called Off Midway in Dharamsala: Players Rushed Off, Fans Evacuated After Scare Linked to Pak Attack Alert

PBKS vs DC Match Called Off : The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was being played on 8 May 2025 at HPCA Stadium Dharamshala, which was canceled midway. This was match number 58 and due to a security alert linked to a potential Pakistan drone attack post Operation Sindoor, the match was canceled.

The players were immediately rusted off, the fans also left the stadium and the floodlights were turned off. In this article, we have shared the complete information related to this and have shared the complete information of PKS vs DC match with you.

PBKS vs DC Match Called Off During Punjab’s Chase

The match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was stopped midway during the 12th over of Punjab Kings chase of Delhi Capitals 178. Shreyas Iyer was standing unbeaten on 44 balls with 28 balls and Priyanshu Arya who scored 36 runs in 22 balls was on the crease when the umpires stopped the match around 9:15 due to a security alert by BCCI official.

It was confirmed that a suspected drone was present near the India-Pakistan border which is 50 kms from Dharamshala and due to this an alert was issued, flood lights were switched off and players were sent to the dressing room and within 20 minutes more than 25000 spectators also left the place.

Rising India-Pakistan Tensions Post Operation Sindoor

Due to the tension between India and Pakistan, this match was called off. Post Operation Sindoor, all these things are increasing. India had blown up terror camps of Pakistan and this was the revenge of Pahalgam attack on 22 April.

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Dharamshala’s proximity to the border and its stadium was being called an easy target potential. BCCI is currently talking to the government closely and is prioritizing safety.

Playoff Race Impacted by Match Cancellation

The PBKS vs DC match was called off and due to this the playoff race has also been reshuffled. Punjab Kings have 16 points from 12 matches and are at the second position, but they missed the chance to lock up the top 4 spot.

Delhi Capitals have 14 points from the third match and 50% qualification chances are alive. They need a very big win. RCB has 16 points from 11 matches against Gujarat, Mumbai has 14, Gujarat has 14, they still look favourable.

Punjab Kings are facing a lot of frustration due to this no result.

HPCA Stadium on High Alert After Drone Threat

The PBKS vs DC match was called off. Due to security protocols, the HPCA stadium has been put on high alert. After Operation Sindoor, non-police drones are banned. Mock drills are also being conducted.

The BCCI received information about the drone attack through the Himachal Police and acted immediately. Coordinating with the Himachal Pradesh police, the venue was seized.

IPL chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed that the match has been cancelled and said that player and fan safety is very important.