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PBKS Vs MI shifted to Ahmedabad [Source: @iplt20.com]
It is official, the 61st match of the IPL 2025 season between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians has been shifted to Ahmedabad from Dharamsala. As per the official IPL press release, the venue change has been done due to logistical reasons, but it will begin at 3:30 PM IST, just like the original schedule.
Why was the match shifted to Ahmedabad?
Amid the ongoing conflict between India and Pakistan, the Indian Army conducted an retaliatory air strike, conducting air strike on several Pakistan terror bases, and following which, they shut down multiple airports, including that of Dharamsala. The match will be played on May 11 in the afternoon.
India did a surgical strike on Pakistan named "Operation Sindoor", which infuriated Pakistan and now a war like situation has been created. As a results the airport at Dharamsala will be closed till 5:30 PM of May 10 and hence, travelling there for the match will be impossible for the MI team.
Earlier there were reports that the clash would be shifted to Mumbai, but now the official confirmation has declared the venue.
PBKS-MI fighting for top-4 spot
Both Punjab and Mumbai are fighting for a top-4 spot, and the game on 11th could potentially decide which team will strengthen their position in the points table.
PBKS are at the third place with 7 wins out of 11, with one match getting abandoned, meanwhile, MI had their six-game winning streak broken in the last game but are still at the fourth position with 7 wins out of 12.
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