The IPL 2025 was stopped after 58 matches. On May 9, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) shared an official notice. They said the suspension is for the safety of players and staff.
The decision came after a big problem happened during the Punjab Kings vs Delhi Capitals match on May 8. This was the 59th match and was held in Dharamsala. It had to stop halfway because of technical issues. Everyone — players, officials, and fans — was safely evacuated from the HPCA Stadium.
The match troubles happened right after Operation Sindoor by the Indian Armed Forces. Also, tension between India and Pakistan got worse. So, the BCCI decided to stop IPL 2025 for one week.
But wait — this is not the first time the IPL has stopped in the middle.
IPL 2021 Was Also Suspended
Back in 2021, the IPL was also stopped. At that time, Covid-19 was spreading fast in India. The BCCI, led by Sourav Ganguly, had to stop the matches to keep everyone safe. Some players even tested positive for Covid.
Before that, in 2020, the entire IPL was played in the UAE. But in 2021, the BCCI tried to hold it in India. They picked six cities only and kept players in a bio-bubble to stop the virus from spreading.
BCCI Took Many Steps in IPL 2021
During IPL 2021:
- Players were tested for Covid regularly
- Teams traveled less
- Only six stadiums were used
Still, the virus got in. In early May 2021, players and staff from different teams started getting sick. So, the IPL was stopped on May 3 after 28 matches.
Later that year, the remaining matches were played in UAE. The second half of the tournament began on September 19. In the final on October 15, Chennai Super Kings beat Kolkata Knight Riders to win the trophy.
Summary
- IPL 2025 has been stopped after 58 matches
- A match on May 8 was halted due to technical issues
- Tensions between India and Pakistan added to the decision
- BCCI paused the IPL for one week
- The IPL was also paused in 2021 due to Covid-19
FAQs – IPL Suspensions
Why was IPL 2025 suspended?
Because of technical issues during a match and rising tension between India and Pakistan.
How many matches were completed before the suspension?
58 matches were finished. The 59th match was stopped midway.
Was this the first time IPL was stopped?
No. IPL 2021 was also stopped because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
When did IPL 2021 resume after suspension?
It resumed on September 19, 2021, in the UAE.
Who won IPL 2021 after it resumed?
Chennai Super Kings won the final by beating Kolkata Knight Riders.
