IPL Suspended for a Week Amid Security Concerns

Sports Desk

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been suspended for a week due to rising tensions between India and Pakistan. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) made the announcement on Friday.

On Thursday, the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamshala was abandoned midway during the first innings, raising concerns. Players and staff from both teams traveled to Delhi via a special train on Friday morning as the nearby airport in Dharamshala was shut down.

In a press release, the BCCI stated that the remaining matches of the tournament would be rescheduled, with a new schedule to be announced soon.

So far, 58 matches have been completed in this year’s IPL. Twelve league-stage matches remain, scheduled to take place in Lucknow (2), Hyderabad, Ahmedabad (3), Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru (2), Mumbai, and Jaipur. The playoffs were planned in Hyderabad and Kolkata.

The suspension comes amidst a tense border situation between India and Pakistan, disrupting the tournament midway.