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IPL 2025 Suspended Indefinitely as India-Pakistan Conflict Escalates

The BCCI halts the tournament, citing national priorities and growing safety concerns for players and stakeholders.

Pakistani spectators cheer during a hugely anticipated final of its domestic cricket league, Pakistan Super League (PSL) at the Gaddafi Cricket Stadium in Lahore, Pakistan, March 5, 2017. REUTERS/Faisal Mahmood/File Photo
Spectators leave after the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 T20 cricket match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was suspended in Dharamsala,

Overview

  • The IPL 2025 has been suspended indefinitely following heightened military tensions between India and Pakistan, confirmed by the BCCI on Friday morning.
  • The decision comes after Thursday's Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamsala was abandoned midway due to air raid alerts and security concerns in nearby areas.
  • Foreign players have raised safety concerns, with many arranging early departures as the conflict escalates, while the BCCI is prioritizing safe evacuation for all personnel.
  • The tournament, originally scheduled to conclude on May 25, remains in limbo with 12 league matches and four playoff games left to be played.
  • Pakistan’s domestic T20 league, the PSL, has also been relocated to the UAE, reflecting the broader regional instability impacting cricket operations.