The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season due to escalating security situation following cross-border hostilities between Pakistan and India.
BCCI confirmed the decision in a statement released on IPL's official website, confirming the tournament had been suspended for one week.
The decision comes just one day after the IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned mid-innings at the HPCA Stadium in Dharamsala due to security concerns.
Yesterday's match was halted after floodlights failed and spectators were urgently evacuated, following false reports of missile threats and drone activity in nearby regions.
According to journalist Vikrant Gupta, the BCCI has opted to suspend the tournament as several northern Indian states, including parts of Punjab, IIOJK, and Rajasthan, remain on high alert.
IPL To be Suspended #BreakingNews
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73) May 9, 2025
The Indian Cricket Team's official X (formerly Twitter) page also confirmed the news.
🚨 IPL 2025 HAS BEEN SUSPENDED 🚨
— Indian Cricket Team (@incricketteam) May 9, 2025
Due to ongoing tension between India vs Pakistan this decision has been taken.#IPL2025 | #IPL | #IndiavsPakistan pic.twitter.com/6igwyx2Xms
The development follows the escalating Pak-Indo crisis, with Pakistan intercepting and shooting down multiple Indian fighter jets.
In related news, HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) was confirmed to move its remaining matches to UAE.
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