IPL 2025 Suspended Amid India-Pakistan Conflict: 16 Matches Including Final Remain Unplayed

IPL 2025 Suspended: In an unprecedented move, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has suspended the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 indefinitely amid rising military tensions between India and Pakistan. The announcement came just hours before Match 59, which was scheduled to take place between Lucknow Super Giants (LSG) and Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).

This decision follows growing unrest and reports of heavy shelling near the India-Pakistan border, which also led to the evacuation of fans from the HPCA Stadium in Dharamshala. On May 8, the game between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Delhi Capitals (DC) was halted during the 11th over due to the deteriorating situation.

“Cricket Can Wait, Nation Comes First”: BCCI Official

Speaking to the media, a senior BCCI official emphasized the importance of national unity during these troubled times.

“It does not look nice that cricket goes on while the country is at war,” the official told PTI.

The BCCI is now working on safely evacuating all domestic and international players, support staff, and match officials amid mounting security concerns.

IPL 2025: Matches Left Unplayed

With 58 matches completed, there were just 16 games left, including the highly anticipated playoffs and the final, which was originally scheduled for May 25. Here’s the breakdown:

• Remaining League Stage Matches: 7
• Playoffs (Qualifier 1, Eliminator, Qualifier 2): 3
• Final Match: 1
  Total: 11 scheduled games
  Note: Some postponed or rain-affected matches were pending rescheduling, adding up to a total of 16.

IPL 2025 Points Table Before Suspension

At the time of suspension, the Gujarat Titans (GT) were leading the points table with 16 points from 11 games and an impressive net run rate (NRR) of +0.793. Here’s a quick glance at the top three:

Rank	Team	Matches Played	Points	NRR
1	Gujarat Titans	11	16	+0.793
2	Royal Challengers Bengaluru	11	16	+0.482
3	Punjab Kings	12	16	+0.376

Overseas Players on Alert

Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that it is “closely monitoring” the geopolitical situation, especially with over 20 Australian players and staff currently participating in the IPL and the Pakistan Super League (PSL). While BCCI has chosen to suspend IPL, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has opted to shift the remaining PSL matches to the UAE.

Players such as Pat Cummins (Sunrisers Hyderabad), Mitchell Starc (Delhi Capitals), Josh Hazlewood (RCB), and coaching legends like Ricky Ponting and Brad Haddin (PBKS) are among those currently affected.

What Happens Next?

As the IPL stands suspended, millions of cricket fans across the globe are left in uncertainty. With no immediate timeline for resumption, the fate of IPL 2025’s final leg and the trophy hangs in the balance.

While the BCCI has not officially announced a rescheduled window, sources suggest that resuming the IPL will depend entirely on national security and diplomatic developments.

The suspension of IPL 2025 is a sobering reminder that even the glitz and glamour of cricket must take a backseat during national crises. As fans, our thoughts remain with those affected by the ongoing conflict, and we await peace so the game can return stronger and safer.