The primary Tremendous 4 match of the Asia Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Bangladesh on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday abruptly got here to a halt when one of many floodlights went out of service mid-match. The gamers appeared confused and waited for about quarter-hour because the organisers tried to revive service. Throughout the fifth over of Pakistan’s innings, one of many floodlights went off and play was stopped. Gamers left the sphere and followers switched on their cell phone torches. The floodlight was restored after about quarter-hour.
Pakistan had been at 15/0 in 5 overs with Fakhar Zaman (13) and Imam-ul-Haq (2) unbeaten on the crease when the interruption occurred. Earlier Pakistan pacers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah shredded Bangladesh’s batting order and the group was bundled out for 193 in simply 38.4 overs.
Pakistan’s tempo assault proved too scorching for Bangladesh and aside from Shakib Al Hasan (53) and Mushfiqur Rahim (64), different batters struggled. Rauf was the chief destructor as he bagged 4 wickets whereas Naseem Shah claimed three and Shaheen Afridi scalped one wicket.
The incident divided the social media customers. Whereas some had been sympathetic different blasted Pakistan Cricket Board for poor organising of the continental occasion.
“Whoever designed the schedule of #AsiaCup2023 is nothing however brain-dead? Certainly, you take a look at the climate earlier than scheduling matches? Now, we’re last-minute Harakiri. Flood in Colombo, rain in Kandy, no floodlights in Dambula, Hambantota not viable logistically. Sensible #CricketTwitter #INDvNEP.” wrote one other consumer.
Whoever designed the schedule of #AsiaCup2023 is nothing however brain-dead? Certainly, you take a look at the climate earlier than scheduling matches? Now, we’re last-minute Harakiri. Flood in Colombo, rain in Kandy, no floodlights in Dambula, Hambantota not viable logistically….
— Vishesh Roy (@vroy38) September 4, 2023
“Extra delays on the Asia Cup. This time it isn’t rain however on account of a floodlight failure #PakvsBan #AsiaCup2023” commented a consumer.
Extra delays on the Asia Cup. This time it isn’t rain however on account of a floodlight failure #PakvsBan #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/YONoBCgq3l
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) September 6, 2023
The @ICC ought to ban matches in Pakistan as no worldwide amenities out there.
Yesterday : they need to replace Afghanistan batsmen on every second on the large display.
At this time : Pakistan vs Bangladesh will get delayed on account of floodlights.
Such a disgrace.#AsiaCup2023 #PakvsBan #AsiaCup
— Rizwan Afghan (@RizwanCricket17) September 6, 2023
“Pak do not even have good floodlights however they wished to host a full asia cup. #AsiaCup #PAKvBNG” One other consumer wrote.
Pak do not even have good floodlights however they wished to host a full asia cup. #AsiaCup #PAKvBNG
— kirat_13 (@kirat1313_) September 6, 2023
“So India-Pakistan followers even battle for floodlight failure. It is a regular factor and may occur to any stadium on the earth,” wrote a consumer.
“Did not we see floodlight failure throughout India v S Africa T20 in Guwahati, and in Mohali throughout IPL this 12 months? Public reminiscence is conveniently brief,” wrote a consumer.
Did not we see floodlight failure throughout India v S Africa T20 in Guwahati, and in Mohali throughout IPL this 12 months?
Public reminiscence is conveniently brief.
— Stereotypewriter (@babumoshoy) September 6, 2023
With PTI inputs
Subjects talked about on this article