The IPL 2025 encounter between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala was referred to as off halfway because of heightened cross-border tensions following assaults from Pakistan on numerous areas in India. What started as a technical snag with a floodlight tower became a full-scale evacuation effort as safety considerations escalated, resulting in the match being deserted through the eleventh over of Punjab Kings’ innings.
As followers have been requested to vacate the premises, the IPL confirmed the match cancellation, citing “unexpected safety causes.” Behind the scenes, emergency protocols have been put into movement to make sure the protected departure of gamers, help workers, broadcasters, and officers.
Notably, the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI), in coordination with Indian Railways, organized a particular Vande Bharat practice from Una to Delhi to move gamers and workers out of the area. Each groups, together with match officers and commentators, have been seen boarding the high-speed practice beneath tight safety.
Preity Zinta expresses gratitude to BCCI
Punjab Kings co-owner Preity Zinta took to X (previously Twitter) to specific her heartfelt due to all events concerned within the protected evacuation of gamers, officers, and spectators from Dharamshala. She thanked Indian Railways and Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw for facilitating a “protected, swift & comfy” exit from the area, and appreciated BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal, and the Punjab Kings operations group for his or her coordination through the disaster.
“Lastly again house after a loopy previous couple of days. A heartfelt thanks to Indian Railways & our Railway minister Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw for serving to each IPL groups and all officers & households go away Dharamshala in a protected, swift & comfy approach. An enormous thanks to
@JayShah , Mr Arun Dhumal, BCCI & our CEO Mr Satish Menon & the Operations group of @PunjabKingsIPL for serving to co-ordinate the evacuation of our stadium in Dharamshala safely & in an orderly method. Every thing was dealt with so properly,” wrote Zinta.
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Zinta points an apology to Dharamshala followers
The actor-turned-cricket govt additionally took a second to deal with followers on the HPCA Stadium, applauding them for remaining calm and stopping any panic. Zinta issued a private apology for declining picture requests through the evacuation.
“Lastly to all of the those that have been within the Dharamshala stadium – Thankyou Thankyou Thankyou for not panicking & for any stampedes. You guys are absolute rock stars. I’m sorry I used to be a bit curt & mentioned no to photos with everybody however the want of the hour was the security of everybody and it was my responsibility & accountability to verify everybody stayed protected Thanks for making it potential Love you all,” added Zinta.
Lastly again house after a loopy previous couple of days. A heartfelt thanks 🙏 to Indian Railways & our Railway minister Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw for serving to each IPL groups and all officers & households go away Dharamshala in a protected, swift & comfy approach. An enormous thanks to @JayShah , Mr…
— Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) Might 11, 2025
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