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Will LSG vs RCB Match Be Played Today After IPL 2025 League Suspension?

Sakshi Sharma

LSG vs RCB suspended (Source: AP)LSG vs RCB suspended (Source: AP)

In a significant development, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the indefinite suspension of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 season due to escalating tensions along the India-Pakistan border.

IPL 2025 Suspended

The situation reached boiling point on Thursday, May 8, during the match between PBKS and DC at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamshala. 

With PBKS in a strong position at 122 for 1 in just 10.1 overs, the match was abruptly halted following fresh attacks reported from Jammu. In the immediate aftermath, blackout struck Dharamshala prompting authorities to evacuate the stadium. 

Impact On Friday’s LSG vs RCB Clash

The suspension directly impacts today’s highly-anticipated clash between LSG and RCB, which was scheduled to be held at the Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow.  However, Lucknow is geographically distant from the immediate border zones, but the unpredictable nature of national security threats left no room for risks. 

The statement of Devajit Saikia regarding the cancellation of the match as quoted by Sports Tak reads: 

 "Keeping everything in mind, we have decided to call off today's match. Things are not okay as of now. That's why we called off today's match. Players, spectators and support staff's safety is priority. We will do everything that is in the best interest of the nation. We are monitoring the situation and will take a call accordingly," Saikia told Sports Tak. 

What Lies Ahead For IPL 2025?

Before the abrupt suspension, 58 matches had been completed this season, including the abandoned game in Dharamshala. A total of 12 league-stage matches and four playoff fixtures including the final in Kolkata were yet to be played.

The venues for the remaining league matches included Lucknow, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru, Mumbai, and Jaipur. The playoffs were scheduled to be held in Hyderabad and Kolkata.

At this stage, the future of the IPL 2025 season remains uncertain. BCCI has not provided a timeline for when or if the league will resume. 

Players And Officials Begin Return Journey

With the tournament suspended, the immediate focus has shifted to ensuring the safe return of all players, support staff, and officials to their respective homes and countries. Several foreign players are expected to depart from India as early as today.