PBKS vs DC Live: It's a wrap!

Okay, folks, this is it from the IPL 2025 game between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals. A call on IPL 2025 is likely to be taken place by Friday. Stay connected to NDTV Sports for all the updates related to it. Goodbye.

PBKS vs DC Live: IPL 2025's continuation in doubt!

Several reports are claiming that the Indian Premier League 2025 might be called off. A decision on it set to take place on Friday (May 9), they claim. Notably, this was the 58th match of IPL 2025 and 16 more matches are yet to be played.

PBKS vs DC Live: IPL chairman breaks silence

The match has been called off as a precautionary measure, said IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal to IANS. “Yes, the match has been called off as a precautionary step, because there are some incidents which happened in Jammu, I believe. That's what we got to know, so we thought it’s wise to call off the game,” said Dhumal to IANS from Dharamshala.

PBKS vs DC Live: Match called off!

The IPL match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals in Dharamsala has been called off due to security reasons following air raid alerts in nearby areas, which forced a blackout in the hill town, reports PTI. The Punjab side was 122 for 1 in 10.1 overs when the lights went out which at first was attributed to floodlight failure. But later the teams and the spectators were evacuated from the stadium for their security. Prabhsimran Singh was batting at 50 off 28 balls while his opening partner Priyansh Arya made 70 off 34 balls before getting dismissed by pacer T Natarajan before proceedings came to a halt.

PBKS vs DC Live: Is it a blackout?

There has been a blackout in Jammu, which is around 200 kms from Dharamsala, due to missile attack from Pakistan in the region. The fans on social media are assuming that the light have gone off in Dharamsala to effect blackout in that region as well.

PBKS vs DC Live: Match called off!

The match has been called off. That is what we are hearing right now. The accurate reason behind is hard to say at the moment and we wait for an official word. Stay connected, folks!

PBKS vs DC Live: It is a "technical failure"!

Okay, we have an official word here. The broadcasters are calling it a "technical failure". Only one floodlight tower has been working on the ground and rest are off. This is a rare moment in a cricket field.

PBKS vs DC Live: Floodlights are off!

Some floodlights have been turned off at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. It is hard to say whether it has been done intentionally or there is a malfunction. We are waiting to get an update on it. Stay connected!

PBKS vs DC Live: WICKET!

Priyansh Arya is OUT for 70 runs off 34 balls. It was a slower ball from T Natarajan and Priyansh top-edged it before the ball hit his helmet and was caught by the short third. Delhi Capitals must be relieved after getting a first breakthrough after such a long gap.

PBKS 122/1 (10.1)

PBKS vs DC Live: Fifty for Prabhsimran Singh!

Prabhsimran Singh slammed his fifty in 28 balls. 

PBKS 122/0 (10)

PBKS vs DC Live: Consecutive sixes from Priyansh!

Priyansh Arya jumped out of his crease and slammed a massive six to Kuldeep Yadav on the first ball of the 10th over. He hit it onto the room of the stadium. The ball was disappeared and umpires had to take a new ball to continue the game. Nothing changed as Priyansh slammed the next ball for a six as well.

PBKS vs DC Live: 100 up for Punjab Kings!

Madhav Tiwari was introduced into the attack and he went for 14 runs in his first over. Prabhsimran Singh slammed two fours to the pacer. Punjab Kings also crossed the mark of 100 runs in the over.

PBKS 103/0 (9)

PBKS vs DC Live: FOUR!

Priyansh Arya played a switch hit on the fifth ball of Kuldeep Yadav's over for a four. The ball went over the in-field for the boundary through the third man region. 10 runs came off the over from Kuldeep.

PBKS 89/0 (8)

PBKS vs DC Live: Fifty for Priyansh!

Priyansh Arya raced to his half-century in 25 balls. What a knock this has been so far from the 24-year-old! It never felt like he was going for big shots and has yet managed to strike at a rate of 200. He has slammed four fours and as many sixes.

PBKS 79/0 (7)

PBKS vs DC Live: End of powerplay!

That was an economical over from T Natarajan. He conceded only four runs in it. Punjab Kings are still off to a superb start, scoring 69 runs without the loss of any wicket in the first powerplay. Priyansh Arya is only 8 runs away from scoring his fifty.

PBKS vs DC Live: SIX!

Another superb six from the bat of Priyansh Arya. This time he went across and played a slog sweep on the bowling of Axar Patel for a biggie over the deep square leg. 15 runs came off hte over from the DC captain. 

PBKS 65/0 (5)

PBKS vs DC Live: SIX!

Wow! That is a sensational shot from Priyansh Arya. He has played a front foot pull on the bowling of Chameera for a six over the long-on fence. He is playing with maturity, proper cricketing shots and has raced to 34 off 16 balls. PBKS have raced to the 50-run mark in only 4 overs.

PBKS 50/0 (4)

PBKS vs DC Live: Another expensive over!

Mitchell Starc continues to be expensive tonight. He has leaked 12 runs in his second over. Prabhsimran Singh was the wrecker-in-chief as he slammed three fours to the pacer in the over. Punjab Kings are off to a superb start.

PBKS 32/0 (3)

PBKS vs DC Live: FOUR!

What could have been a superb over from Dushmantha Chameera. He overstopped on the final delivery and got hit for a four by Priyansh Arya on the free-hit. Nine runs came off the over.

PBKS 20/0 (2)

PBKS vs DC Live: Expensive first over!

Mitchel Starc has leaked 11 runs in his first over. India's uncapped star Priyansh Arya slammed him for two consecutive fours on the first two balls before rotating the strike with Prabhsimran Singh. Dushmantha Chameera will bowl the second over. 

PBKS 11/0 (1)

PBKS vs DC Live: FOUR!

Mitchell Starc bowls it on the pads of Priyansh Arya and the southpaw cut it away for a four through the fine leg. Good start for Arya and PBKS this is!

PBKS vs DC Live: Here are the playing XIs -

Punjab Kings (Playing XI): Prabhsimran Singh, Priyansh Arya, Shreyas Iyer(c), Josh Inglis(w), Shashank Singh, Nehal Wadhera, Marcus Stoinis, Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Yuzvendra Chahal, Arshdeep Singh

Delhi Capitals (Playing XI): Faf du Plessis, Abishek Porel(w), KL Rahul, Sameer Rizvi, Axar Patel(c), Tristan Stubbs, Madhav Tiwari, Mitchell Starc, Dushmantha Chameera, Kuldeep Yadav, T Natarajan

PBKS vs DC Live: Here what DC captain said -

"We would have fielded first because of the weather. The wicket will remain the same. It's a long tournament and it's important to be positive. Madhav Tiwari comes in for Vipraj Nigam," said Axar Patel after the toss.

PBKS vs DC Live: Punjab Kings in "high spirits"

"We'll bat first considering the outfield. The fans are happy with the decision. If you see the trend in IPL, the players who are in form and win you matches win you the championship. That's a great motivating factor. The team is in high spirits. It's important we tick the boxes right. You got to stick to your routines. We are going with the same batting line-up," said Shreyas Iyer.

PBKS vs DC Live: Punjab Kings opt to bat!

Punjab Kings captain Shreyas Iyer has won the toss and opted to bat first against Delhi Capitals in their IPL 2025 game. He said that the decision is based on the wet outfield due to the rain.

PBKS vs DC Live: Inspection over!

The umpires are done with their inspection and 8:15 pm IST is the time that has been finalised for the toss. The players continue to warm-up and we have nearly 6 minutes left for the toss. Stay connected, folks!

PBKS vs DC Live: Inspection underway!

The umpires are out there inspecting the ground. Delhi Capitals captain Axar Patel and Punjab Kings skipper KL Rahul are also there at the middle. The discussion between the umpires continues.

PBKS vs DC Live: Next inspection at...

The players continue to warm up but there is no official word for the toss time. Another inspection is set to take place at 8 pm IST, some 15 minutes from now. The stumps are being positioned at their respective places and PBKS captain Iyer is shadow-pracitising there.

PBKS vs DC Live: Players are warming up!

The players of Punjab Kings could be seen on the ground warming up. They all are playing football. Their captain Shreyas Iyer, pacer Arshdeep Singh and spinner Yuzvendra Chahal are also there practising with the team. We might see a toss soon.

PBKS vs DC Live: The rain has stopped!

From what we are hearing right now from the stadium is that the rain has stopped. Yes, it has! The umpires are out their on the stadium. They have their umbrellas in hand but they are folded. The Super sopper has been put into action.

PBKS vs DC Live: Bad news!

The rain has become steady now. This means the wait for the toss will continue. The pitch continues to stay under cover. Some of the Punjab Kings players are back to the dressing room. Rain is making things poor here. This is not the fans would like to see.

PBKS vs DC Live: Pitch Report -

"Some rain-clad mountains, there's a bit of rain in the air. Last game, it was pitch 4, we are on pitch no. 6 but it looks very similar. Dimensions - 61m and 68m square boundaries, 75m down the ground. When we have a look at the surface, it is dry, slightly more cracks, it's got that very abrasive nature to it. Last match here, it did turn a little bit more in the second innings but it's a big-scoring ground. Expect lots of runs. Punjab got 236 the other night and then 199 in defence. Delhi have world-class spinners, it might be worth setting (a target) and then spin will come into play," said Murali Kartik and Matthew Hayden.

PBKS vs DC Live: The wait continues!

The rain has not stopped yet and the pitch continues to stay under cover. However, the good thing is that the entire ground has not been covered, which means that the rain is still not that heavy. We might see the action soon if the rain doesn't intensifies.

PBKS vs DC Live: What if rain plays spoilsport?

It is too early to give a verdict on this, but if rain plays spoilsport, it is not going to help either of the two teams. Both the sides have already got one of their matches gettting washed out due to rain and they would not want another similar result.

PBKS vs DC Live: Rain delays toss!

The toss for the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals game has been delayed due to rain at Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium, Dharamsala. It is not that heavy at the moment. You can call it a drizzle but the pitch is under cover.

PBKS vs DC Live: A good chance for DC batters

The wicket at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium is likely to be conducive to batting, having produced a high-scoring game between PBKS and Lucknow Super Giants earlier, offering the DC batters a chance to regain form.

PBKS vs DC Live: Punjab Kings solid in bowling as well

PBKS look formidable with the ball. Arshdeep Singh has been exceptional with the new ball, taking 16 wickets, including three in the last game against LSG. The return to form of leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal, who has taken 14 wickets including a hat-trick against CSK, has further bolstered Punjab's bowling attack. The rest of the attack - Marco Jansen, Azmatullah Omarzai, Vijaykumar Vyshak, and Marcus Stoinis - has complemented the duo well.

PBKS vs DC Live: Task cut out for DC batters

Iyer, who led Kolkata Knight Riders to the title last year, has kept his new team PBKS on track with sharp game awareness and leadership. Priyansh Arya, with 347 runs, has made the most of his chances, while Nehal Wadhera and Shashank Singh have stepped up when required. It will be interesting to see how DC's bowling attack - comprising Mitchell Starc and the spin trio of Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Vipraj Nigam - cope with PBKS's firepower. The team will expect more from pace duo Dushmantha Chameera and Mukesh Kumar.

PBKS vs DC Live: PBKS in great form

Punjab Kings have been sensational this season, winning seven and losing just three of their 11 matches to sit just outside the top two in the standings. While DC's batting has been inconsistent, Punjab's top order has been rock solid, with Prabhsimran Singh providing flying starts and accumulating 437 runs as an opener. Skipper Shreyas Iyer has been immaculate with the bat and astute as captain. He has scored 405 runs, including four fifties. That he has struck the second-most sixes (27) this IPL reflects his impact in the middle overs.