IPL 2025 suspended: When was the last time the Indian Premier League stopped the midway? , Cricket news
New Delhi: Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 has been officially suspended till Friday, May 9 after raising regional tension and national security concerns between India and Pakistan. The decision came shortly after stability in Dharawala of Punjab Kings (PBK) vs Delhi Capital (DC), one day Pakistan was successfully disrupted by the air defense of India, including Firewari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia, including Firewari, Samba, RS Pura and Arnia.Although no IPL places were directly threatened, the BCCI and the IPL Governing Council worked fast to prioritize player safety and operational security. Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now!The suspension affects the final stretch of the season, with 16 matches remaining, including 12 league games and four playoffs.The last time the IPL was stopped in 2021 during the Covid-19 epidemic. The 2021 edition was suspended on Tuesday, 4 May, after several bio-bubble violations and increasing cases between players and employees. It later resumed in September 2021 at the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Back in 2025, a stagnation signs were visible first when the PBKS vs Mumbai Indians match was taken from Dharmasala to Ahmedabad after the government was closed in the northern regions. On 9 May, after the official adjournment of PBKS vs. DC, teams, officers and broadcasters were evacuated through a special train organized by BCCI.BCCI Vice President Rajiv Shukla said, “We are organizing a train to bring back all safely. The match has been closed, and the stadium has been vacated. We will decide on the future of the tournament based on tomorrow’s situation, but the player security is our highest priority.”
