IPL 2025 suspended: Has the tournament ever been stopped like this before? Here's what history says
The IPL 2025 was suspended mid-match during PBKS vs. DC due to escalating India-Pakistan tensions. With 16 matches remaining, it is only the second time in the history of IPL that the match has been stopped mid-week.
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 thrilling clash between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was at its peak on Thursday evening until the match was stopped abruptly in the 11th over at Dharamsala.
The escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan have led to the indefinite suspension of the IPL 2025, with 16 more matches left.
Over the years, the IPL has witnessed its fair share of setbacks, but something like this is something that fans have not witnessed in a long time. But is it the first time that an IPL match has been halted mid-match?
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When was the last time IPL had to be stopped midway?
The biggest tournament is being halted only for the second time in the history of IPL so far. Well, in 2009, the tournament was moved out of India due to the general elections.
Following 2009, in 2014 also the IPL was also moved out partially. However, it has taken something very major to bring the IPL to a standstill. Now, as the league has been paused, it is said that the tournament is halted for 1 week and will be resumed after everything is normal.
On the other hand, in 2021, for the first time in history, the Indian Premier League was stopped midway due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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In May 2021, the match was stopped due to multiple bio-bubble breaches and the rising COVID-19 cases among players and staff. After this, the match was resumed in September 2021 in the United Arab Emirates.
What's next for IPL 2025?
As mentioned, IPL is the biggest tournament featuring top cricket icons from around the world. It is the sport's richest league competition.
The match started on March 22 and is set to end by May 22 in a grand finale on May 25 at Kolkata's Eden Gardens, which is supposed to draw a massive global television audience.
Among the international cricket icons are Australians Pat Cummins, Mitchell Starc, Josh Hazlewood, Travis Head, and Mitch Marsh, with former captain Ricky Ponting coaching Punjab Kings.
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