The match between PBKS vs DC tonight in Dharamshala has been called off due to the power outage, as one of the floodlight towers was conked off. BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said to IANS in a recent statement that, ‘Fake news. We are in different locations, and the only concern was the Dharamsala match, which we have decided to call off. There is no emergency meeting taking place. Let’s avoid spreading rumours.”
The IPL match was called off after 10.1 overs into the first innings. While broadcasters cited a “significant technical failure” at the HPCA Stadium, IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal stated to IANS that the abandonment was a “precautionary measure” due to a red alert in Jammu, according to the Indian Express.
Score before the match was halted
Prior to the game being called off, Punjab Kings were dominating at 122/1 in 10.1 overs, largely due to a rapid 70 off 34 balls by opener Priyansh Arya. This followed a rain delay that had already affected the toss. Play was then further halted by a floodlight’s malfunction shortly after Arya’s dismissal.
Weather outlook
According to the weather outlook for today’s match in Dharamsala. It strongly indicated a wet day ahead for the cricket pitch. There was a substantial 75% probability of rainfall, and it was anticipated at some point. Temperature-wise, the forecast suggested a relatively stable environment, with the mercury unlikely to dip below 17°C or rise above 21°C.