Dharamsala is set to host the IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) on May 8, despite mounting security concerns following India’s recent military strikes across the Line of Control under ‘Operation Sindoor.’
Both teams have reached the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium, though pre-match press conferences faced delays due to rain. However, the status of PBKS’s May 11 fixture against Mumbai Indians at the same venue remains uncertain, as official confirmation from the BCCI and local authorities is still awaited.
India’s military operation targeted terrorist sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, following an April 22 mass shooting in Pahalgam that claimed 26 lives. In response, northern Indian airports—including Leh, Srinagar, Jammu, Dharamsala, Amritsar, and Chandigarh—have shut down civilian air travel until May 10.
Despite the backdrop of geopolitical tensions, IPL 2025 continues to bring sports fans moments of excitement, with PBKS looking to build on their recent 37-run victory over Lucknow Super Giants at Dharamsala.
