The important IPL 2025 (Indian Premier League) match between the Delhi Capitals (DC) and Punjab Kings (PBKS) at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on May 8 has been postponed due to rain. This is expected to be the first time these two teams have met in the current IPL season.
Given that the competition is nearing its conclusion, this match is significant for the league. Other teams in the competition will be watching this match, even though both clubs have a chance to advance to the playoffs.
What will happen if the match is washed out?
The toss was scheduled to take place at 7:00 PM (IST). However, steady rain meant that the ground was under covers, and the coin flip had to be indefinitely postponed. While the latest reports from the ground suggest that the rain is easing up, the ground staff will need a considerable amount of time to get the venue ready for the match to commence.
As per IPL playing conditions, a fixture starting at 7:30 PM (IST) is expected to end by 10:50 PM (IST). An extra 60 minutes is allotted to accommodate any delays. This makes the cut-off time for a five-over match approximately 11:50 PM (IST). In case the match gets abandoned, both DC and PBKS will receive one point each.
Could a washout impact both teams’ chances of making it to the tournament?
Yes, in the case of a washout, both teams would be impacted. With 15 points from 11 games, PBKS would tie the Gujarat Titans (GT), who are now leading, and the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB), who are currently in second place, with 16 points. But compared to GT and RCB, Shreyas Iyer‘s team would have played one more match.
The Delhi Capitals, meanwhile, have 11 games played and 13 points. In Hyderabad, their most recent match was rained out. In the event that the match against PBKS is also called off, DC would have 14 points from 12 games. Both teams would stay in their current spots on the points table in the case of a washout.
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