Delhi: The 58th match of IPL 2025 was being played between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala, but due to blackouts, the match had to be canceled in the middle. When the match was stopped, Punjab scored 122 runs in 10.1 overs at the loss of one wicket. This match was very important for both teams in the playoff race. However, after the match was canceled, both teams had to be satisfied with one point each.

Punjab gets some relief

This result was somewhat relieved for Punjab Kings playing under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer. Despite the cancellation of the match, the team remains third in the points table. Now Punjab has got 16 points in 12 matches and the team needs only one win to reach the playoffs. A win in the remaining 2 matches can deliver the team to the final 4.

Delhi's difficulties increased

Talking about Delhi Capitals, this result can prove to be a shock for Akshar Patel -led team. Delhi has scored 14 points in 12 matches so far and if the team loses one of the remaining both the remaining matches, then it will be difficult to remain in the playoff race. Delhi's net runrate is also weak, which has made their situation even more critical.

Playoff race became exciting

After this match, the position of the top teams in the points table remained almost the same, which has made the playoff race even more exciting. Teams like Punjab, Delhi, Gujarat and Bengaluru are still in the playoff race. Sunrisers Hyderabad, Rajasthan Royals and Chennai Super Kings have already been out of the competition.

Decision to cancel for security reasons

The match in Dharamshala started late due to rain, but when the game was going on, the stadium's light went away. It was first considered a technical fault, but later it was revealed that there was a blackout due to warning of terrorist attack in areas like Jammu and Pathankot. The match was canceled in the middle, giving priority to the safety of the players and the audience.

The stadium with 23,000 viewers was evacuated

This beautiful stadium of Dharamshala has an audience capacity of around 23,000 and it was about 80 percent during the match. In view of the blackout and danger situation, all the audience was carefully taken out.