PBKS vs KKR: IPL 2023 LIVE – Floodlight problem have marred the second of the first game on IPL 2023’s first double header. After a wonderful innings from Punjab Kings, Kolkata Knight Riders were tasked to chase 192 runs. However, when the Kolkata outfits came out to bat, the start of the second innings was delayed. The floodlights were off and took quite sometime to be turned on. As a result, the players walked back to the pavilion for a short break.
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In a mouth watering high scoring encounter, the start of the second innings got delayed. With day light fading away, KKR’s innings couldn’t start. The live visuals showed that the lights started to flicker slowly as only 6 towers lighted up on time. But the other half of the ground remained in darkness.
Flood lights not working in Mohali… Aap govt in Punjab promises to give free electricity… yaha paise le
Lo par bijli bhej doh Stadium 😁😁— Samip Rajguru (@samiprajguru) April 1, 2023
Seeing the conditions not improving, Sam Curran who was set to start with the new ball, after finishing his run ups and stretches, sat on the ground. With time going by and the lights not coming on, Shikhar Dhawan had a short conversation with his players before heading back to the pavilion. He was followed by the KKR batters and the ground umpires.
Now this incident makes BCCI face a massive facepalm. After a delay for about 15-20 minutes, the lights were back on the ground and the game restarted.
Punjab Kings Innings Recap
hanuka Rajapaksa scored a fine half-century as Punjab Kings put on a fine 191/5 batting first. Sam Curran, Prabhsimran Singh, and Shikhar Dhawan chipped in with fine cameos. For KKR, Umesh Yadav and Varun Chakravarthy put in a good show.
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