The primary Tremendous 4 competition of the Asia Cup 2023 between Pakistan and Bangladesh on the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore on Wednesday unexpectedly got here to a halt when some of the floodlights went out of carrier mid-match. The avid gamers regarded puzzled and waited for approximately quarter-hour because the organisers attempted to revive carrier. All over the 5th over of Pakistan’s innings, some of the floodlights went off and play games was once restrained. Gamers left the ground and fanatics switched on their cell phone torches. The floodlight was once restored upcoming about quarter-hour.
Pakistan had been at 15/0 in 5 overs with Fakhar Zaman (13) and Imam-ul-Haq (2) unbeaten on the wrinkle when the interruption came about. Previous Pakistan pacers Haris Rauf and Naseem Shah shredded Bangladesh’s batting layout and the crew was once bundled out for 193 in simply 38.4 overs.
Pakistan’s day assault proved too sizzling for Bangladesh and except for Shakib Al Hasan (53) and Mushfiqur Rahim (64), alternative batters struggled. Rauf was once the leading destructor as he bagged 4 wickets life Naseem Shah claimed 3 and Shaheen Afridi scalped one wicket.
The incident divided the social media customers. Day some had been sympathetic alternative blasted Pakistan Cricket Board for beggarly setting up of the continental tournament.
“Whoever designed the schedule of #AsiaCup2023 is nothing but brain-dead? Surely, you look at the weather before scheduling matches? Now, we are looking at last-minute Harakiri. Flood in Colombo, rain in Kandy, no floodlights in Dambula, Hambantota not viable logistically. Brilliant #CricketTwitter #INDvNEP.” wrote any other person.
Whoever designed the agenda of #AsiaCup2023 is not anything however brain-dead? No doubt, you take a look at the elements sooner than scheduling suits? Now, we’re taking a look at last-minute Harakiri. Overflow in Colombo, mist in Kandy, disagree floodlights in Dambula, Hambantota now not viable logistically….
— Vishesh Roy (@vroy38) September 4, 2023
“More delays at the Asia Cup. This time it’s not rain but due to a floodlight failure #PakvsBan #AsiaCup2023” commented a person.
Extra delays on the Asia Cup. This day it’s now not mist however because of a floodlight failure #PakvsBan #AsiaCup2023 pic.twitter.com/YONoBCgq3l
— Saj Sadiq (@SajSadiqCricket) September 6, 2023
The @ICC must cancel suits in Pakistan as disagree world amenities to be had.
The day past : they must replace Afghanistan batsmen on every time at the large display screen.
As of late : Pakistan vs Bangladesh will get behind schedule because of floodlights.
One of these humiliation.#AsiaCup2023 #PakvsBan #AsiaCup
— Rizwan Afghan (@RizwanCricket17) September 6, 2023
“Pak don’t even have good floodlights but they wanted to host a full asia cup. #AsiaCup #PAKvBNG” Every other person wrote.
Pak don’t also have excellent floodlights however they sought after to host a complete asia cup. #AsiaCup #PAKvBNG
— kirat_13 (@kirat1313_) September 6, 2023
“So India-Pakistan fans even fight for floodlight failure. It’s a normal thing and can happen to any stadium in the world,” wrote a person.
“Didn’t we see floodlight failure during India v S Africa T20 in Guwahati, and in Mohali during IPL this year? Public memory is conveniently short,” wrote a person.
Didn’t we see floodlight failure all through Republic of India v S Africa T20 in Guwahati, and in Mohali all through IPL this while?
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— Stereotypewriter (@babumoshoy) September 6, 2023
With PTI inputs
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