Watch: IPL cheerleader narrates heart-wrenching story of Dharamsala evacuation
Published - 09 May 2025, 01:04 PM | Updated - 09 May 2025, 02:47 PM
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The IPL 2025 game between the Punjab Kings and the Delhi Capitals was suddenly cancelled after 10.1 overs in the first innings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala on Thursday, May 8.
The official broadcasters stated that the match was called off due to a “significant technical failure at the HPCA Stadium.”
On the other hand, the BCCI stated, “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.” But the real reason behind the chaos was Pakistan’s attack across the Indian border.
Red alert forces sudden cancellation of PBKS vs DC IPL 2025 Match in Dharamsala
Later, Chairman Arun Dhumal confirmed that the PBKS vs DC match was “called off as a precautionary measure, based on the red alert issued in Jammu.”
The BCCI didn’t want to create panic among the fans, and that’s why they cited technical failure behind the blackout at the stadium so that the public, along with the players and the entire unit, could be evacuated safely.
A blackout hit the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala after air raid sirens went off in nearby cities like Jammu and Pathankot, according to media reports.
The alerts were part of safety measures taken as tensions continue to rise along the India-Pakistan border.
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Cheerleader shares 'scary' experience in Dharamsala
Meanwhile, a video is currently going viral across social media platforms, where a cheerleader can be seen describing the atmosphere as “very scary” in Dharamshala.
As the PBKS and DC players, support staff, crew members, and the fans were being evacuated from the HPCA Stadium, a cheerleader shared a video describing how frightening the situation was.
She said the stadium was evacuated suddenly in the middle of the game, people were shouting about possible bomb threats, and the whole scene was filled with panic.
In the video, she appeared shaken as she wanted to leave Dharamsala quickly and hoped the IPL would ensure everyone's safety. She was still trying to process what had happened, and her words reflected the shock and fear many experienced during the emergency.
'I don't know why I'm not crying'
The cheerleader said in a viral video while walking out of the ground, “The whole stadium was evacuated in the middle of the game. It was very scary. Everyone was screaming that there were bombs coming. It still is very scary. We want to really leave Dharamsala. I hope IPL people are going to look after us. I don't know why I'm not crying; maybe I'm still in shock.”
According to indian media IPL match in Dharamsala stopped due to floodlight issue, but reality related to security issues.
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A cheerleader shared a video on social media. pic.twitter.com/AwUlLt07Eh
"Very very scary" - Cheer leader's SHOCKING video from Punjab Kings Vs Delhi Capitals IPL match in Dharamshala. pic.twitter.com/S830aDKer3
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Before the match was abandoned, Punjab Kings were off to a flying start, reaching 122/1 in just 10.1 overs. PBKS opener Priyansh Arya smashed 70 off 34 balls, while Prabhsimran Singh remained unbeaten on 50 against the DC in Dharamshala.
The game had already started late due to rain, but Punjab made the most of winning the toss and choosing to bat first against the DC.
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