IPL 2025: Watch: Fans Chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' As They Leave Dharamsala Stadium After Pakistan's Attack
Published - 08 May 2025, 11:11 PM | Updated - 08 May 2025, 11:39 PM
The 58th game of the ongoing IPL 2025 in Dharamsala between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was called off due to a technical failure at the stadium. The match was taking place at the HPCA Stadium on Thursday (May 8).
The start of the game was delayed due to rain, but the game did not lose any overs. PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer won the toss and opted to bat first. His decision was completely justified as Prabhsimran Singh and Priyansh Arya gave the home side a flying start.
They added 122 runs for the first wicket in just 10 overs before Arya was dismissed by T Natarajan on the first ball of the 11th over. Immediately after that delivery, one of the light towers went off before the players were asked to leave the field. The fans were also asked to vacate the stadium before the BCCI stated that the game has been called off due to a technical failure.
"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," an official statement said.
IPL 2025: Chants of unity fill Dharamsala
While the game was called off abruptly and the fans were asked to leave the stadium, a wave of patriotic emotions swept through the crowd. While making their way out of the stadium, the fans began chanting "Bharat Mata Ki Jai".
With their patriotic chants, the fans transformed a tense moment into one of patriotic unity amid the escalating tension between India and Pakistan.
IPL 2025: Watch as fans chant 'Bharat Mata ki Jai':
As authorities evacuate the stadium after a missile attack near Dharamshala & Pathankot, fans leave with heads held high. 🇮🇳No fear. Just pride. Bharat Mata Ki Jai echoes through the hills. 🙏
— Cricket Addictor (@AddictorCricket) May 8, 2025
Jai Hind, Vande Mataram! pic.twitter.com/31UDWtJXxX
Meanwhile, BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla has stated that a special train has been organised by the BCCI to evacuate players from Dharamsala.
"We are organising a special train from Una which is not far from Dharamsala to bring everybody home safely. As of now the match has been called off and the stadium has been evacuated. We will take a call on the tournament’s future depending on the situation tomorrow. As of now, players’ safety is utmost important," said Shukla.
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