NEW DELHI: In an embarrassing flip of occasions for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), a floodlight malfunction precipitated an sudden 20-minute stoppage through the Asia Cup Tremendous Fours match between Pakistan and Bangladesh on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore.
After Bangladesh was all-out for 193 in 38.four overs, Pakistan had commenced their chase and had been at 15 for no loss in 5 overs when one of many floodlights on a tower on the stadium abruptly went darkish.
Scorecard: Pakistan vs Bangladesh
The exact reason for the malfunction remained unknown, leaving gamers and officers puzzled. In the course of the disruption, Pakistan’s openers, Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman, engaged in discussions with the umpires as they awaited the difficulty to be resolved.
Fortuitously, after a short delay, the bulbs on the affected tower had been efficiently restored to their full luminance. With the resumption of correct lighting, the gamers returned to the sector, and the match resumed.
After Bangladesh was all-out for 193 in 38.four overs, Pakistan had commenced their chase and had been at 15 for no loss in 5 overs when one of many floodlights on a tower on the stadium abruptly went darkish.
Scorecard: Pakistan vs Bangladesh
The exact reason for the malfunction remained unknown, leaving gamers and officers puzzled. In the course of the disruption, Pakistan’s openers, Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman, engaged in discussions with the umpires as they awaited the difficulty to be resolved.
Fortuitously, after a short delay, the bulbs on the affected tower had been efficiently restored to their full luminance. With the resumption of correct lighting, the gamers returned to the sector, and the match resumed.
Earlier than the interruption, the Bangladeshi bowlers had proven promise, with left-arm bowler Shoriful Islam displaying incisive expertise. Nevertheless, the stoppage appeared to disrupt their rhythm, leaving them with a difficult job forward.
As of now, the PCB has not supplied any official clarification relating to the particular reason for the floodlight glitch, leaving followers and cricket lovers looking forward to an evidence.
(With inputs from PTI)
