WHY PBKS vs DC match Abondoned? Check The Updated IPL Points Table After PBKS vs DC Match!
A thrilling contest between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was cut short due to a significant power outage that led to multiple floodlight failures at the HPCA Stadium. Despite a blazing start from the Punjab openers, the game was officially abandoned around 9:57 PM local time after it became clear that the technical issues could not be resolved.
Timeline of Events:
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9:29 PM Local Time: Only one of the four floodlights remained operational. Players and umpires left the field.
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9:43 PM: Reports surfaced that the match had been called off, although no official word was provided yet.
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9:52 PM: Teams were directed to exit the stadium.
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9:57 PM: The BCCI issued an official statement confirming that the match was abandoned due to a local power failure that led to one of the light towers switching off. They expressed regret to fans at the stadium.
Punjab Kings, after opting to bat, got off to a dream start. Priyansh Arya dazzled with his aggressive strokeplay, reaching his half-century in just 25 balls and dominating the Delhi Capitals’ attack. The duo brought up their 100-run opening stand in the 9th over, with Prabhsimran scoring his fourth consecutive fifty. The only wicket to fall came on the first ball of the 11th over and just after that wicket, the match was called off.
This result would give one points each to Delhi Capitals and Punjab Kings in the IPL 2025 Standings:
Here's a clean and properly formatted Points Table based on the data you provided:
Rank | Team | Mat | Won | Lost | Tied | NR | Pts | NRR |
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1 | Gujarat Titans | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.793 |
2 | Royal Challengers Bengaluru | 11 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 16 | +0.482 |
3 | Punjab Kings | 12 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 16 | +0.376 |
4 | Mumbai Indians | 12 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 14 | +1.156 |
5 | Delhi Capitals | 12 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 14 | +0.362 |
6 | Kolkata Knight Riders | 12 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 11 | +0.193 |
7 | Lucknow Super Giants | 11 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 10 | -0.469 |
8 | Sunrisers Hyderabad (E) | 11 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 7 | -1.192 |
9 | Rajasthan Royals (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.718 |
10 | Chennai Super Kings (E) | 12 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 6 | -0.992 |