IPL 2025: Is PBKS vs DC match being replayed after restart? Here’s the official update
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 is all set to resume on May 17, after a week-long suspension due to cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. With the league restarting, fans have been eager to know what would happen to the Punjab Kings (PBKS) vs Delhi Capitals (DC) match that was abandoned midway. The BCCI has now officially confirmed that the PBKS vs DC match will be replayed in full.
Why was the PBKS vs DC match abandoned?
The original fixture took place on May 8 in Dharamsala and was halted abruptly after 10.1 overs, with PBKS at 122/1. The match was stopped due to a sudden power blackout and air raid alerts in nearby regions, leading to an emergency evacuation for the safety of players and spectators. The BCCI, taking serious note of the situation, suspended the tournament temporarily the very next day.
IPL 2025 Restart Details
Following a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, the BCCI decided to resume the tournament from May 17. The season restart will begin with a Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) vs Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) clash at the M. Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
The remainder of IPL 2025 will be played across six venues:
- Bengaluru
- Delhi
- Lucknow
- Jaipur
- Mumbai
- Ahmedabad
The final is scheduled for June 3.
What happens to the abandoned PBKS vs DC match?
One of the most anticipated questions has now been answered: Yes, the PBKS vs DC match will be replayed in full.
- New Date: May 24
- New Venue: Jaipur
- Format: Full replay from the beginning, not resumed from 10.1 overs
Despite the original game being halted with Punjab at a strong position, no points were awarded to either team at the time, and there was no split of points either when the revised schedule was released. This is unusual, as typically, an abandoned or no-result match would lead to one point per team.
The BCCI’s choice to schedule a replay means no result was recorded in the points table, keeping things open and fair for both franchises.
Player Reaction
PBKS pacer Arshdeep Singh confirmed the replay in a Snapchat story:
“The venue is somewhere else. The match will start from the start. Hopefully, we will be at 120 in 10 (122/1 in 10.1). We had lost 1 wicket; this time we won’t lose even 1 wicket.”
His light-hearted tone reflects PBKS’s confidence, but the result will be up for grabs again when the teams meet afresh.
