The upcoming IPL 2025 match between PBKS vs MI, originally set to be held in Dharamshala on Sunday, May 11, has now been shifted to Ahmedabad, as confirmed by the IPL on Thursday, May 8. The venue change was made due to logistical challenges, according to the official statement.
On Thursday, Dharamshala hosted the PBKS vs Delhi Capitals game, as both teams were already present in the Himachal Pradesh hill town. After that match, Punjab Kings will travel by road to Delhi and then fly to Ahmedabad on Friday, while Mumbai Indians are expected to reach Ahmedabad by Thursday.
Despite the new location, the match will start at the original time of 3:30 PM IST. Both teams are aiming for a win to strengthen their playoff chances. As reported by India Today, the BCCI considered multiple alternatives to avoid any delay or cancellation of this key fixture in the playoff race.
PBKS vs MI Match on May 11 Shifted to Ahmedabad
The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI), originally scheduled to take place in Dharamshala on Sunday, May 11, has been shifted to Ahmedabad. The change was made due to the closure of the Dharamshala airport for passenger flights following a government order. The BCCI confirmed that the venue was changed because of logistical challenges.
Dharamshala hosted the PBKS vs Delhi Capitals match on Thursday as both teams were already in the city. After the match, Punjab Kings will travel by road to Delhi and then fly to Ahmedabad on Friday, while Mumbai Indians will reach Ahmedabad on Thursday.
Despite the venue change, the PBKS vs MI match will still be considered a home game for Punjab Kings. The ticket sales will continue, and the gate revenue will go to the Punjab franchise. The match will start at the original time of 3:30 PM IST as part of the Sunday double-header.
Mumbai was briefly considered as an alternate venue, but unseasonal rains and the risk of Punjab losing home advantage made Ahmedabad a more practical choice.
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Why PBKS vs MI Match Moved to Ahmedabad?
The IPL 2025 match between Punjab Kings (PBKS) and Mumbai Indians (MI), scheduled for Sunday, May 11 in Dharamshala, has been shifted to Ahmedabad due to rising logistical and security concerns. The closure of Dharamshala airport on Wednesday, following Indian armed forces’ airstrikes on terror camps in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir under Operation Sindoor, created travel challenges for teams.
In response, the BCCI activated its contingency plan and requested the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) to host the match. The GCA agreed, ensuring the match goes ahead without delay. Earlier, concerns were raised about hosting games in Dharamshala due to its proximity to the India-Pakistan border, especially with increasing regional tensions.
Despite the venue shift, the match remains a home fixture for Punjab Kings, and they will retain ticket sales revenue. The fixture will begin at the original 3:30 PM IST time slot, part of a Sunday double-header.
Meanwhile, Dharamshala still hosted the PBKS vs Delhi Capitals match as scheduled, since both teams were already present in the city before the airport shutdown.
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FAQs
Q.1. Why was the PBKS vs MI match shifted from Dharamshala to Ahmedabad?
Ans. The match was moved due to the closure of Dharamshala airport following security concerns related to Operation Sindoor and logistical challenges faced by the teams.
Q.2. Will the PBKS vs MI match still be considered a home game for Punjab Kings?
Ans. Yes, despite the venue shift, it remains a home game for Punjab Kings, and they will retain the ticket revenue.
Q.3. What time will the PBKS vs MI match start in Ahmedabad?
Ans. The match will begin at the originally scheduled time of 3:30 PM IST on Sunday, May 11.
Q.4. Why wasn’t Mumbai selected as an alternate venue for the PBKS vs MI match?
Ans. Mumbai was ruled out due to unseasonal rains and concerns over Punjab Kings losing their home advantage.
Q.5. Was the PBKS vs Delhi Capitals match in Dharamshala affected?
Ans. No, the PBKS vs DC match took place as scheduled because both teams were already present in Dharamshala before the airport closure.
