IPL match in Dharamshala called off midway as stadium lights fail
May 8 (Reuters) - The Indian Premier League match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was abandoned midway on Thursday due to floodlights at Dharamshala's HPCA stadium malfunctioning, India's cricket board (BCCI) said.
Punjab were batting at 122-1 against Delhi when the match was called off.
"Due to a power outage in the area, one of the light towers at the HPCA stadium malfunctioned. BCCI regrets the inconvenience caused to the in-stadium attendees," BCCI said in a statement reported by ESPN Cricinfo.
Only 10.1 overs of the first innings were bowled after Punjab chose to bat first.
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