Well, now that wasn’t on our IPL Bingo cards!
Match 58 between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was decided to be abandoned about an hour before it was supposed to start because of a potential security scare around the stadium. Here’s everything we know so far—including reactions from the fans who were there, what will happen next, and one burning question that everyone is already asking.
What Happened?
Security Scare: Local authorities have found a potential threat near the stadium in Dharamsala, prompting the match to be abandoned by officials mere minutes before it was supposed to start.
Fan Reaction: Fans were already in their seats when they announced the match was to be canceled, prompting lots of groaning, shouting, and people chanting “We want cricket!”
Official Statement: The IPL official gave a statement that said, “The safety of the players, officials, and fans is our top priority… We will work quickly to find out the next full details for rescheduling the match.”
Now My Head is Spinning
PBKS Fans: From “We finally get to see the Punjab Kings play,” to “Are you kidding me! Seriously again?!”
DC Fans: Players and fans were upset; players like Pant and Warner went through a complete warm-up and had to stop when they were ready to go, and there was nothing they could do.
Fantasy League Players: “I had the perfect team today and everything, and now this!?!”
Memes & Jokes Taking Over Various Social Media Platforms
- PBKS vs DC was so intense, even the universe made the decision to intervene!
- IPL Scriptwriters, “We just cancelled the game because no one will see that coming.”
- Rain, now it’s a security risk, seriously nature and chaos say no to the IPL being smooth.
What Happens Next?
Rescheduled? Most likely, but no date announced.
Point Split? If it can’t be made up, should both teams be awarded 1 point? (PBKS & DC fans sweating out on that)
In My Slanted View
I just set up my watch party, snacks ready to go, got my friends hyped, and now boom, there is no match, at least there are sticky popcorn crumbs left behind from the game.
Are your plans destroyed too? Let us know in the comments!
Your Turn: Let Us Hear From You
Are back up venues a mandatory thing in case of emergencies?
Or is this just peak IPL drama that we laugh about later?
Just drop your thoughts in the comments section! (And from someone at the game, let us know about the chaos.)