sb.scorecardresearch
Republic World
Republic Business
R.Bharat
R.Bangla
R.Kannada
TRENDING/ Gautam Gambhir | Rahul's War On The Nation | BrahMos | DK Shivakumar | Suchir Balaji | Los Angeles Wildfires | Maha Kumbh |

Published 20:43 IST, September 6th 2023

'Floodlights working like their economy': Lights stop working in PAK vs BAN game in Lahore

The Asia Cup proved to be another major embarrassment for Pakistan as their match against Bangladesh had to be stopped due to a floodlight malfunction.

Reported by: Anirban Sarkar
Follow: Google News Icon
  • share
'Floodlights working like their economy': Lights stop working in PAK vs BAN game in Lahore
Floodlight malfunction in Lahore (Image: Disney+Hostar/X) | Image: self

The ongoing Asia Cup proved to be another major embarrassment for Pakistan as their match against Bangladesh had to be stopped for quite a while due to a floodlight problem at Lahore's Gaddafi Stadium. The Pakistani pacers made merry on a flat track as they restricted Bangladesh within a paltry 194. 

3 things you need to know 

  • Pakistan were the first team to qualify for the Asia Cup 2023 Super Fours
  • They will next take on India on Sunday
  • This is the only Super Four encounter to be played in Lahore

Also Read: Rahul Dravid's contract to end after ODI World Cup, IPL star 'not interested' in India coaching job

Floodlight failure left Pakistan in shambles

The exact reason for the malfunction wasn't known but the match had to be halted for a good 20-minute period with Pakistan openers Imam-ul-Haq and Fakhar Zaman having a chat with the umpires. Both sets of players left the field for a brief period and the match commenced after that.

Social media was flooded with reactions as netizens made a fun of the event.

Also Read: 'Now is not the stage to experiment, I don’t think he is clear in his head': Former India batting coach on IND star

(With PTI inputs)

Updated 20:43 IST, September 6th 2023

ODI World Cup IPL Asia Cup Champions Trophy