Thu May 08 13:30:00 UTC 2025: ## IPL Match Relocated to Ahmedabad Due to Airport Closures
**Ahmedabad, India –** The Indian Premier League (IPL) match between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians, originally scheduled for Dharamsala on May 11th, has been moved to Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium due to the closure of airports in Chandigarh and Dharamsala, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed today. The match time remains unchanged, with the first ball bowled at 3:30 PM IST.
The airport closures presented significant logistical challenges, particularly for the Mumbai Indians who had to cancel their travel plans. The team is now expected to travel to Ahmedabad on Thursday evening. The change of venue may necessitate a lengthy 10-hour road journey for Shreyas Iyer’s team to reach a suitable connecting point for onward travel.
The sudden venue shift also raises concerns about branding. The Narendra Modi Stadium is heavily branded for the Gujarat Titans, posing a potential conflict with the Punjab Kings, who were the designated home team for the match. The BCCI is consulting with the Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) and the Gujarat Titans to resolve this issue before the match. Rebranding the stadium in time for the May 11th game, given the Titans’ upcoming home matches, presents a significant operational hurdle. The BCCI has yet to comment on the branding issue.
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