PBKS vs DC Highlights, IPL 2025: Match called off after floodlight failure in Dharamsala, both teams exit venue

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores: The official word is that the game has been called off. The match was called off due to significant technical failure at the HPCA stadium in Dharamsala, according to the BCCI. "Due to a power outage in the area, one of the light towers at the HPCA stadium malfunctioned. BCCI regrets the inconvenience caused to the in-stadium attendees," a statement read.

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Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: The match has come to a halt as one of the floodlights has gone out. At the same time, Prabhsimran Singh — who’s on 50 from 28 deliveries — is receiving medical attention. Reports indicate that two light towers have failed simultaneously, leaving only one functioning. As a result, the players have left the field.

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: Game interrupted due to floodlight failure moments after Priyansh Arya is dismissed for a well-made 70

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates:

Delhi Capitals bring T Natarajan into the attack for his first appearance with the ball this IPL season — and he delivers straight away! He troubles Arya with movement, beating him twice on the second and third deliveries of the over. Just four runs come from it.

At the end of the powerplay, Punjab Kings are cruising at 69 without loss.

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates:

Axar Patel comes in to replace Starc and concedes 15 runs in his opening over! Priyansh Arya finishes it in style with a big six over the ropes on the final delivery, moments after completely missing the fifth ball — narrowly escaping getting bowled. Axar drifted onto the pads, and Priyansh made him pay.

The over also featured a boundary and a well-run three by the batters on another delivery.

A costly start from Axar — 15 runs off his first!

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: At long last, after an extended delay, the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals is set to begin. Starc will open the bowling for Delhi. For Punjab, Priyansh Arya and Prabhsimran Singh have taken their positions at the crease, with Priyansh on strike to face the first delivery. And we're underway!

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel(w), KL Rahul, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Josh Inglis(w), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: PBKS won the toss and elected to bat first

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: The start of the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala has been postponed because of rainfall. The pitch is currently shielded with blue covers, and we’re now waiting for the showers to ease so play can get underway. The weather remains overcast and gloomy in Dharamsala.

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala usually presents a balanced battle between batters and bowlers. Although it’s a favorable ground for hitters — as shown by Punjab Kings’ impressive 236-run total in the latest game — fast bowlers also benefit from the cool evening atmosphere and the hard surface, which tends to offer ample pace and bounce.

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: Thunderstorms are expected in the early hours, followed by rain in the afternoon, in Dharamsala on Thursday, May 8. However, the evening is likely to stay dry with temperatures dropping below 19°C, and clear skies are anticipated, as per Accuweather.com.

Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores and Updates: DC pacer Mitchell Starc enjoys an excellent record against Punjab Kings. He has claimed 7 wickets in 4 matches against PBKS at an average of 13.28 with an economy rate of 6.64. But all these matches were before the 2015 edition. Can Starc maintain his excellent record against PBKS on Thursday night?

PBKS vs DC, IPL 2025 LIVE Scores: Punjab Kings hold a slight edge in head-to-head contests against Delhi Capitals with 17 wins and 16 losses. But DC hold a 5-2 edge over Shreyas Iyer's PBKS in matches between the sides since 2021.

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