IPL 2025, PBKS vs DC: The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned mid-way. (PHOTO: Screengrab via JioHotstar)IPL 2025, PBKS vs DC Updates: The Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) game between the Punjab Kings and the Delhi Capitals was abandoned after 10.1 overs in the first innings. While official broadcasters said that the game was called off after a “significant technical failure at the HPCA Stadium”, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal told news agency IANS that the PBKS vs DC match was “called off as a precautionary measure, based on the red alert issued in Jammu”. After the PBKS vs DC game was abandoned, fans, players and officials were evacuated out of the HPCA Stadium. The evacuation of players from the HPCA stadium was done so quickly that “many of the players reached the hotel with their pads still on”, write Devendra Pandey and Venkata Krishna B in their report for The Indian Express.
Before the stoppage, Punjab Kings had raced away to 122/1 in 10.1 overs, thanks to Punjab opener Priyansh Arya, who scored a swashbuckling 70 off 34 balls, and Prabhsimran Singh (who was unbeaten on 50 when the game was halted). The game had started late after rain at Dharamsala had delayed the toss. When the toss did happen, Punjab Kings got their way in the coin toss and opted to bat first.
IPL 2025, PBKS vs DC: Spectators leave the stands after authorities evacuated the stadium during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala. (AP Photo)
PBKS were chasing victory in the game against Delhi knowing that a win could make them the first team to confirm top four playoff spot. Both teams has been around since the inception of the IPL, 18 years ago — albeit with different names — but have never won the title. If that has to change this season, the first step would be to secure a spot in the IPL playoffs.
IPL 2025, PBKS vs DC Live Cricket Score, Full Scorecard: Watch Here
After the draw, Punjab Kings still sit third with 16 points from 12 matches, while Delhi are in 5th spot with 14 points. Shreyas Iyer’s side are on the same number of points as the top 2 sides, Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru. But a win today would have taken them to the top with 17 points.
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Security personnel guarding at the HPCA Stadium on the eve of the IPL Match between Punjab KIngs and Delhi Capitals at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday. Express Photo by Rohit Jain Paras
IPL 2025 LIVE Updates: Dramatic scenes of Thursday night
On Thursday night, the IPL game between Punjab Kings and the Delhi Capitals was halted mid-way through the first innings with Punjab batting on 122/1 after 10.1 overs. The game was then halted with the floodlights going off. it happened right when Punjab opener Priyansh Arya -- who scored a swashbuckling 70 off 34 balls -- was dismissed and PBKS captain Shreyas Iyer joined Prabhsimran Singh (who was unbeaten on 50 when the game was halted) out in the middle. Initially, the organisers and BCCI said that there had been a “significant technical failure at the HPCA Stadium”. After a prolonged delay, the announcement was made: the game was being called off!
As The Indian Express' Devendra Pandey and Venkat Krishna B mentioned in their report "The players from both teams were asked to board their buses and head to the team hotel. The evacuation was so swift that many of the players reached the hotel with their pads still on."
Eventually, after a meeting on Friday, the BCCI made the decision to suspend the IPL 2025 season at least by a week.
IPL 2025 Suspended/Cancelled Latest News
Follow LIVE UPDATES of the Indian Premier League as the remainder of IPL 2025 has been suspended with immediate effect for one week due to the India vs Pakistan conflict.
IPL Suspended for One Week
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has suspended the ongoing season of the Indian Premier League (IPL 2025) for one week."Further updates regarding the new schedule and venues of the tournament will be announced in due course after a comprehensive assessment of the situation in consultation with relevant authorities and stakeholders," said BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia in a stement.
Read the full statement from BCCI
RCB vs LSG LIVE Score, IPL 2025: EXPRESS EXCLUSIVE | Yashasvi Jaiswal does a U-turn, wants to continue playing for Mumbai
A month after opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal asked for a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to switch from Mumbai to Goa, the Indian opener took a U-turn.
The 23-year-old has now written an email to the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) to withdraw his NOC and said he is available to represent Mumbai for the next domestic season.
“I the undersigned would request your goodself to consider my request in withdrawing my NOC given to me as I had some family plans in shifting to Goa which for now has been curtailed ! So I sincerely request MCA to allow me to play for Mumbai this season ! I have not submitted the NOC to BCCI nor to Goa Cricket Association,” Jaiswal wrote in email to MCA, assessed by The Indian Express.
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PCB shifts Pakistan Super League to UAE amid tensions with India
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) announced on Friday that the Pakistan Super League (PSL) has been shifted to the UAE because of the ongoing military confrontation with India, leaving the event’s foreign players anxious.
PCB confirmed that the last eight fixtures, which were previously scheduled in Rawalpindi, Multan and Lahore, will now be played in the UAE. “The PCB confirms that the remaining fixtures of the HBL PSL X have been shifted to the UAE,” PCB said in a media release.
“The exact schedule of matches, outlining the dates and venues, will be shared in due course,” the statement read.
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PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: What's next for IPL?
After IPL 2025 game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned mid-way, the Board of Control for Cricket in India said it was "ready with a Plan B" and awaiting "government advice", report The Indian Express' Devendra Pandey and Venkata Krishna B.
Their report, published late on Thursday night on The Indian Express, said: "The unprecedented blackout on the western front on Thursday cast a long shadow on the Indian Premier League. Around 9.35 pm, the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala, about 90 km from Pathankot which saw aerial attacks from across the border, was called off after 10.1 overs. Then, the BCCI went into a huddle to decide the future of the tournament.
'We are monitoring the situation, seeking the Government's advice, and will take the final decision on the IPL tomorrow. The situation is changing day by day. We will do whatever we are told and inform all stakeholders. At the moment, our priority is the safety of all players, fans and stakeholders,” BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla told The Indian Express.
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PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: What's next for Delhi Capitals
Sitting on 5th spot in the IPL 2025 standings with 14 points from 12 games, Delhi Capitals have two more games left: against the Gujarat Titans on May 11 at the Arun Jaitley Stadium, Delhi and a game against the Mumbai Indians at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai on May 15.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: What's next for Punjab Kings
Sitting on 3rd spot in the IPL 2025 standings with 16 points from 12 games, Punjab Kings have two more games left: against the Mumbai Indians on May 11 at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Ahmedabad (which was moved from Dharamsala) and a game against the Rajasthan Royals at the Sawai Mansingh Stadium, Jaipur on May 16.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Visuals from fans being evacuated from HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala...
The game between the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned after 10.1 overs. While the BCCI said that there was a 'power outage caused by a significant technical failure in the area which caused one of the light towers to switch off', IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal told news agency IANS that the PBKS vs DC match was 'called off as a precautionary measure, based on the red alert issued in Jammu'.
The fans at the HPCA Stadium were evacuated after the game was abandoned.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: In case you missed it...
The Punjab Kings vs Mumbai Indians game in the Indian Premier League on Sunday was shifted from Dharamsala to Ahmedabad because of the India-Pakistan tensions. The IPL cited logistical challenges on Thursday, the Associated Press reported.
Airports in Dharamsala and Chandigarh — where Punjab Kings are based — have been closed for civilian and commercial purposes since Wednesday. Airports across India's north-western corridor have been similarly closed off owing to the cross-border tensions between India and Pakistan. With the airports shut down, there was no way for Mumbai Indians to reach Chandigarh or Dharamsala. There was another logistical challenge awaiting the Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals squads, as well as broadcast crews, to travel from Dharamsala to their next respective venues.
(Via Associated Press)
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: IPL points table after abandoned game in Dharamsala
Punjab Kings stay in third spot in the IPL 2025 standings after the game was abandoned. They were looking good with Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh giving them a flying start in the first 10 overs before the game was abandoned.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Delhi react
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Punjab Kings react
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: MATCH ABANDONED!
And after an abrupt stoppage in the PBKS vs DC game, we have news that the match has been abandoned!
Initially, it looked like a floodlights malfunction. But then, even as the official broadcasters tried to blame a "significant technical failure at the HPCA Stadium", Arun Dhumal, IPL Chairman told news agency IANS that the PBKS vs DC match was "called off as a precautionary measure, based on the red alert issued in Jammu".
Media reports said that fans in the HPCA Stadiunm were being evacuated from the stadium.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: GONE!!!
Priyansh Arya has a bit of a tired swing at the first ball of Natarajan's first ball of the 11th over and the ball flies into the grateful palms of Madhav Tiwari! And we finally have a wicket! The ball seems to hit the batter's helmet after a top edge. If that had not hit the helmet, maybe it would have landed in a safe area and gone for a four.
Priyansh Arya c Tiwari b Natarajan 70 (34b 5x4 6x6) SR: 205.88
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: BOOOM!
First ball of the 10th over from Kuldeep Yadav is hit for a 96-metre six from Priyansh Arya that's landed on the roof. And we have a change of ball here.
The change of ball doesn't help much. Not change in fortunes for Kuldeep as the second ball is also tonked for a six over the head of the bowler. After a quiet third ball, Arya hits a four on the fourth ball.
16 runs off the first four balls. And now Prabhsimran Singh sinks to his knees, he seems to be battling some cramps. So we have a hold up. And as we restart, Prabhsimran Singh gets to his 50 off just 28 balls!
As the over ends, Punjab Kings are 122/0. And we are just at the halfway mark of the first innings!
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: After 9 overs, Punjab Kings are 103/0
Desperate for a breakthrough, Delhi hand the ball to young debutant Madhav Tiwari the ball. And he's hit for 14 runs in his first over in the IPL. This includes two back-to-back fours from Prabhsimran Singh.
And we have the Punjab opening batters reaching the 100-rum partnership. 101 runs off 55 balls for the Punjab openers today!
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: After 8 overs, Punjab Kings are 89/0
Kuldeep Yadav comes in. And ends up giving away 10 runs in that over. The highlight of the over was a reverse hit from Priyansh Arya over backward point. That shot came right when Kuldeep and Delhi would have felt that the over was goign very well for them: Kuldeep, after all, had given away just 6 runs off the first four balls. And then, on the fifth ball came the reverse hit slapped to the boundary.
10 runs off that over.
Ricky Ponting, talking to the broadcasters, calls Priyansh Arya as 'one of the finds of the tournament'.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: 50 for Priyansh Arya
Axar Patel is back to bowl another over and Priyansh Arya tonks the fourth ball of his over for a maximum over the long off boundary. The Delhi Capitals fielder tried his best to grab the ball, but it was a bit much even for him.
On the next ball, Priyansh Arya works the ball on the leg side to run a single. Priyansh Arya reaches his half century off just 25 balls, thanks to 4 fours and 4 sixes. In his debut IPL season, Priyansh Arya already has his second half century in the IPL. He also has a hundred this season!
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: After 6 overs, Punjab Kings are 69/0
Delhi Capitals hand the ball to T Natarajan, who gets to bowl for the first time this IPL season. And he makes an instant impact! He beats Arya with swing twice in the second and third balls of his over. Just four runs in that over!
So Punjab Kings reach 69/0 after the powerplay ends.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: After 5 overs, Punjab Kings are 65/0
So Axar Patel replaces Starc and is tonked for 15 runs! That includes a six off the final ball from Priyansh Arya right after he misses the fifth ball completely and gets lucky not to see his stumps rattled. Axar strayed on the pads, and was tonked!
There was also a boundary and the batters running for three runs on another ball.
15 runs coming off that first over from Axar Patel!
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: After 4 overs, Punjab Kings are 50/0
50 runs up for Punjab in just four overs! Two sixes and a four from Priyansh Arya in that over off Chameera.
Incredible fielding there from Rizvi on the first ball as he dives full length and prevents a certain boundary. Arya smashes the second ball for a 64-metre six on the same side, over Rizvi's head almost!
On the fourth ball, Chameera flummoxes Arya and gets an inside edge. But thankfully for the Punjab batter, the ball clips the inside edge and hits him on the thigh pad to run away to the boundary past the keeper. A healthy serving of luck here for both Punjab batters so far.
And Arya ends that over by tonking the final ball for a maximum!
18 runs coming off that over from Chameera.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: After 3 overs, Punjab Kings are 32/0
After the first two overs saw Priyansh Arya going for some hits to the fence, we have Prabhsimran Singh taking on Mitchell Starc: he hits the Australian for a boundary on the first ball on the legside, with a casual flick off his pads. Starc responds with a typical fast bowler's reply: a bouncer straight fast his eyeline.
Two dot balls after the boundary on the first ball. And then, Singh gets an inside edge while going for a drive on the fourth ball, and the ball flies to the boundary past the stumps! Lucky there for the batter.
Starc responds to this four with a guided bouncer that Singh just about fends off! Singh responds to that yorker by finally getting a drive right! Three boundaries in that over! And we have 12 runs coming off that second over from Starc!
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: After two overs, Punjab Kings are 20/0
Chameera comes on and beats Priyansh Arya for line on the first ball! Arya responds with a single on the next ball. And after another single on ball three, Arya is back at the crease. On the fourth ball, he's beaten once again!
He responds this time, by walking across the stumps and flicking the ball away to deep backward square leg, where it's kept in bounds by the fielder. And just when we think the over is over, we have a no ball for overstepping.
We would have had just four runs from that over if that no ball wasn't bowled. But Arya hits the free hit ball over the fielders in the circle on the off side for a boundary.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: After one over, Punjab Kings are 11/0
First ball on the pads of Priyansh Arya from Starc, gets cut and runs away to the boundary! Second ball, Starc over-corrects and sees the ball hoicked over the top of the in-field on the off side and it races away to the boundary again.
Eight runs off two balls.
After a dot ball on ball 3, Arya cuts the ball and KL Rahul throws himself on the ground at point to save the ball from reaching the ropes. Good fielding from the Delhi star.
And there is some drama on the fifth ball as Prabhsimran Singh pulls out of the ball's line right in time before Starc releases the ball. There is someone walking behind the bowler's arm, which hinders the batter's sight.
Just three singles off the final three balls, so a good comeback from Starc after being hit for two fours on the first two balls!
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Here we go!
So finally after the long delay, we are ready for the game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals.
Starc has the ball for Delhi.
Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh out in the middle for Punjab, with Priyansh facing ball one!
Here we go!
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Playing XIs
Delhi Capitals bowling-first XI: Faf du Plessis, KL Rahul (wk), Abishek Porel, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel (capt), Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan
Players on Delhi's bench: Ashutosh Sharma, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Mukesh Kumar, Vipraj Nigam, Tripurna Vijay
Punjab Kings batting-first XI: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Josh Inglis, Shreyas Iyer (capt), Nehal Wadhera, Shashank Singh, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh
Players on Punjab's bench: Vijaykumar Vyshak, Harpreet Brar, Suryansh Shedge, Pravin Dubey, Yash Thakur
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Punjab Kings wins toss
So the Delhi Capitals will bowl first after a lengthy delay at Dharamsala. Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and opted to bat first.
Shreyas Iyer explains his decision to bat first by saying: "We'll bat first considering the outfield. If you see the last game, the way our openers started and other batters capitalising, that gives us a fair point to come and bat first. If you see the trend in IPL, the players who are in form and win you matches win you the championship. That's a great motivating factor. The team is in high spirits. It's important we tick the boxes right. You got to stick to your routines. We are going with the same batting line-up."
Axar Patel, Delhi captain, said they would have fielded first because of the weather. He points that the chasing team will have it easier even if there are delays.
"The wicket will remain the same. It's a long tournament and it's important to be positive," Axar says before revealign that today Madhav Tiwari comes in for Vipraj Nigam in the playing XI.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: TOSS COMING UP
So the rains have gone away and the umpires have decided after the ground inspection that the toss will happen at 8.15. The game will start at 8.30 pm. And despite the delay, we will have a full 20 overs game!
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Mitchell Starc speaks
As we are in a hold pattern with a ground inspection coming up shortly, we have Delhi's Mitchell Starc doing an interview with the host broadcaster.
The Australian is asked about the challenges of playing the IPL.
"You got all the best players in one spot, it’s pretty relentless at times with all the travel and play. One of those days where you compartmentalize and get on with the job. Be attacking - that’s been my role in many formats for many times. I try and be aggressive, swing the ball and make inroads. Try and adapt to conditions as quickly as we can. With the impact player rule, you have to try and think outside the box and think a step ahead. If it’s not swinging you need to find different ways to be effective. As bowlers collectively, people have found that, some have done it better than others," he says.
Then, talking about the art of bowling yorkers, Starc says: "Comes down to execution, some days it’s going to work and some days it isn’t. Some days you’re going to bowl an over and get the team over the line and some days the batter is going to get you. Been around for long enough to be a goldfish really, think about the next game really quickly. Sometimes you’re going to miss and sometimes you’re going to hit six in a row. Unfortunately it’s not going to happen every time"
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Closer to game now
So we have the usualy pre-match rituals being done in the middle by players from both sides. Delhi Capitals' pacve spearhead, Mitchell Starc, is spotted marking his run up with paint. And Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer is doing his visualising in front of the stumps on the22-yeard strip that is finally visible now after that blue cover is taken off! Kuldeep Yadav is turning his arm at one corner of the ground.
Meanwhile, most of the Delhi players including Faf du Plessis and KL Rahul are playing a game of keey-uppies with the football. It seems like the players who are having too much fun in this pursuit, because the player who drops the ball, gets flicked on the forehead by the others players playing. KL Rahul getting his fair share of forehead flicks from teammates, but he's grinning from ear to ear!
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Ground insepction at 8 pm
We have visuals of the players from both teams -- Delhi Capitals and the Punjab Kings -- warming up with some football in the middle. We are told that a ground inspection will happen at 8 pm. And that will decide how the rest of the evening pans out. For now, the rain is gone. But the skies in Dharamsala are still pregnant with clouds and the threat of rains is still around.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Covers coming off?
Some heartening visuals coming in from Dharamsala. The rains seem have to eased up and the covers are coming off! We have the super soppers rolling around on the ground earning their salary check! The umpires are strolling out on the ground, and have pointedly closed their umbrellas.
This will be music to the ears of the Punjab Kings players, since they can win today and secure a playoffs spot.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Rains intensifying in Dharamsala
So the rains in Dharamsala have intensified and the skies have opened up, as we can see in the visuals.
This will leave five teams on tenterhooks for IPL playoffs spot.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Shreyas Iyer as a ball boy
In an interview with IPL broadcaster JioHotstar, Punjab Kings Shreyas Iyer opened up about the first season of the Indian Premier League in 2008 when he was just 14 years of age and was a ball boy at all the Mumbai Indians games at the Wankhede Stadium.
"I used to play for the U14 Mumbai team and we got the chance to be ball boys for games. I was one of the lucky ones. I got an opportunity to meet all players around the team dugouts. I used to be reserved and shy back then, so I was very hesitant to approach players. But I used to see my friends approaching players. The first player I really met and interacted with was Ross Taylor, who used to be one of my favourites. I approached him and said, 'Sir, I am a big fan of yours.' This was during the RCB vs Mumbai Indians game. He was very sweet. Back then we used to ask for bat or gloves from big players. But I was so shy, I could not ask for it!"
He added: "There was another incident. In one game, Irfan Pathan was fielding at long on and sat next to us. He asked us 'mazaa aa raha hai?' We said we loved talking to him. That experience stands out for me."
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Punjab could qualify today
A win today for the Punjab Kings could see them became the first team out of the 10 to qualify for the IPL 2025 playoffs. But for that, they need the rain Gods to relent. Right now, it looks very gloomy in Dharamsala.
As former India cricketer Murali Karthik said in the pitch report: 'There's a bit of rain in the air. We have had a bit of a delay even to do the pitch report.'
Just look at the skies behind Marthik when he was doing the pitch report.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: RAIN DELAYS TOSS!
The toss at Dharamsala for the game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals has been delayed due to rain!
We have visuals of the 22-yard pitch being covered by a blue covers. And now we await the rain to relent so that the match can begin. The weather in Dharamsala is looking grim and cloudy.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Weather in Dharamsala
'There's a bit of rain in the air,' says Murali Karthik. 'We have had a bit of a delay even to do the pitch report.'
He adds that the game will be played on pitch 6.
"Last game, it was pitch 4, we are on pitch no. 6 but it looks very similar. Dimensions - 61m and 68m square boundaries, 75m down the ground. When we have a look at the surface, it is dry, slightly more cracks, it's got that very abrasive nature to it. Last match here, it did turn a little bit more in the second innings but it's a big-scoring ground. Expect lots of runs. Punjab got 236 the other night and then 199 in defence. Delhi have world-class spinners, it might be worth setting (a target) and then spin will come into play," he says.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Delhi Capitals bring in Sediqullah Atal
Delhi Capitals were jolted by the withdrawal of England batter Harry Brook. In the IPL 2025 mega auction, DC bought the England star for Rs 6.2 crore. But he pulled out of the contract days ahead of the start of the tournament in order to be free and fresh to play for England. While Brook earned a two-season ban for the withdrawal, Delhi spent almost the entirety of the tournament without naming a replacement.
Finally, on Wednesday, the DC franchise named Sediqullah Atal as a replacement for Harry Brook.
A statement from the IPL said: "Sediqullah Atal from Afghanistan has scored 1507 T20 runs in 49 matches. The left-handed batter made his T20I Debut in 2023 and has represented Afghanistan in all three formats. He will now join DC for his base price of Rs 1.25 crore."
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: PBKS powered by Indian core
Perennial under-performers in the IPL, Punjab Kings (previously Kings XI Punjab) have looked like the real deal this season under new captain Shreyas Iyer and coach Ricky Ponting.
The team has a strong Indian presence with Iyer complemented by the likes of Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Yuzvendra Chahal and Arshdeep Singh.
Former India cricketer-turned-analyst Ajay Jadeja, talking on JioHotstar after PBKS' victory over LSG in their previous IPL game, highlighted how Punjab Kings' long-term investment in their Indian core is finally paying off.
“The key for Punjab Kings has been their Indian core. They've invested in players like Prabhsimran Singh for years—even back when Anil [Kumble] was involved. They waited patiently to see him deliver, and now he’s started scoring runs consistently. Shreyas Iyer, the captain, has also been phenomenal. He’s had a few low scores, but when he gets going, he takes the team to a commanding position," Jadeja said.
He went on to add: "Over the years, the team had a strong Australian presence—probably something the owners preferred—but this season, it’s the Indian players who are making the real impact. There’s a belief in the group from the very first game. They’ve played as a unit, without relying on just big names. Everyone’s contributing in their own way, and that’s been the biggest strength of this side.”
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Why Punjab's 37-run win in previous game was important
In their last IPL 2025 game, Punjab Kings took down Lucknow Super Giants by 37 runs at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamshala. That win could have significant ramifications on the playoffs, as former India cricketer Anil Kumble had explained right after that match.
"One of those teams could go through on net run rate. So just having an extra point doesn’t guarantee anything—you can’t afford to ignore net run rate. That’s why Punjab’s 37-run win was important. It’s still wide open,” Kumble had said on JioHotstar.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: KKR could *STILL* make it to playoffs
Kolkata Knight Riders' chances of making it to the IPL playoffs are almost over. But they do have a sliver of hope. Barely.
Aakash Chopra discussed KKR's slim yet persistent hopes of qualifying for the TATA IPL playoffs on JioHotstar after their loss to CSK yesterday.
"Never say never. Even with a 0.1% chance, it's not over yet. As improbable as it seems, if there's still a chance, you keep fighting. Sport teaches you to never give up," Chopra said while talking about KKR. "By the next game, others might be out of contention, but while hope remains, KKR will push for it. They face tough fixtures ahead—SRH away and RCB away. While SRH is near the bottom, they have match-winners, and RCB will be keen to finish the season with a double. KKR's game against RCB will be a crucial one."
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Race to playoffs heats up
Both Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings come into this clash with playoffs on their mind, and in their sights.
Punjab, under new captain Shreyas Iyer, have a slightly easier task at hand this season, since they have 15 points from 11 games while Delhi have 13 from the same amount of games.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: What happened at HPCA last time?
The bhangra of Punjab boys, Arshdeep and Prabhsimran, in the Himalaya’s foothills leaves LSG dancing on the edge of exit
The scores suggest the game was played on different strips. It was certainly not the case. LSG messed up their lengths on a surface with bounce and a hint of lateral movement, and Prabhsimran Singh was in no mood to spare them, as he turbocharged them to 236. Arshdeep Singh and Co harnessed the juice and sting off the surface to design a 37-run win, parachuting them to the second spot on the table and a step away from guaranteed play-off spot.
But the monstrosity of the defeat margin was reduced by the late dazzle of Ayush Badoni and Abdul Samad. The duo, aided by the delectable stroke-play, wowed the crowd, made some nervous too. But it was always a trek too steep for LSG.
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PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Dharamsala Weather Report
Early morning thunderstorms and afternoon showers have been marked on the forecast for Dharamsala on May 8, Thursday. However, no rain is expected later on in the evening when the temperatures will dip below 19 degrees Celsius as the skies are predicted to remain clear, according to Accuweather.com.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Dharamsala Pitch Report
The Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala generally offers a fair contest between bat and ball. While batters can thrive here – evidenced by Punjab Kings’ hefty 236 runs in the most recent match – the seamers also find assistance from the pitch under the chilly evening conditions and firm stripswhich typically provides good pace and bounce.
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Head-to-head at HPCA, Dharamsala
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: ‘I laugh at their creativity and memes’: Arshdeep Singh on how he deals with internet trolls
India and Punjab Kings pacer Arshdeep Singh said that as time has worn on and he has matured, he has taken the internet trolls and memes aimed at him in his stride, saying that now he just has a good laugh at them and gets entertained instead of getting irritated or annoyed.
“I have had ups and downs in my career. I have seen the highest point as well as the lowest point in a very short span. But I feel very entertained by these trolls. I laugh at their creativity and memes. Earlier, I used to save these memes and messages so I could use those later but now I feel they don’t make any sense. However, I still enjoy looking at people’s creativity,” the pacer said in a ‘Kandid with Kings’ episode.
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PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025 playoffs race: RCB, GT, MI are frontrunners; PBKS placed well to return to top four
The business end promises to be a real humdinger with 7 of the 10 teams still in contention for the four playoff berths. The washout in Hyderabad on Monday eliminated Sunrisers Hyderabad, with Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals already out. Lucknow Super Giants are just hanging in mathematically, which leaves five teams heading for a photo finish with net run-rate coming into play.
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PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Points Table
Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bengaluru both sit with 16 points in 11 matches and hold the first and second positions respectively. Punjab Kings are third, followed by Mumbai Indians and Delhi Capitals. Chennai Super Kings, Rajasthan Roylas and Sunrisers Hyderabad are officially out of playoffs contention while Kolkata Knight Riders are practically out too. Although they still have mathematical (negligible) chances.
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ICYMI: Rohit Sharma retires from Test cricket
India captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from Test cricket with immediate effect on Wednesday. This comes a day after the national selectors met and decided to remove him as skipper and go with a new leader for the tour of England that starts next month.
Rohit had already retired from T20 Internationals after leading India to the World Cup title last year. He will, however, continue to play ODIs.
“Hello, everyone. I would just like to share that I am retiring from Test cricket. It’s been an absolute honour to represent my country in whites,” Rohit posted on social media. “Thank you for all the love and support over the years. I will continue to represent India in the ODI format.”
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PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Full Squads
Punjab Kings: Priyansh Arya, Prabhsimran Singh, Shreyas Iyer(c), Josh Inglis(w), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Azmatullah Omarzai, Marco Jansen, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Suryansh Shedge, Harpreet Brar, Xavier Bartlett, Praveen Dubey, Musheer Khan, Vishnu Vinod, Yash Thakur, Aaron Hardie, Kuldeep Sen, Harnoor Singh, Pyla Avinash, Mitchell Owen
Delhi Capitals: Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel, Karun Nair, KL Rahul(w), Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Vipraj Nigam, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan, Ashutosh Sharma, Mohit Sharma, Mukesh Kumar, Ajay Jadav Mandal, Darshan Nalkande, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sameer Rizvi, Donovan Ferreira, Tripurana Vijay, Manvanth Kumar L, Madhav Tiwari, Sediqullah Atal
PBKS vs DC LIVE Score, IPL 2025: Hola!
Hello and welcome to the live coverage of the Indian Premier League 2025 Match No. 58 played between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala on Thursday. Stay tuned as we bring you all the live updates of this clash.