ICC U-19 World Cup: The Queen’s Park Oval stadium at the city of Trinidad witnessed a mild earthquake today where the ongoing under-19 World Cup’s plate semi-final match between Ireland and Zimbabwe is being held. While the commentators at the media box felt the tremors, the players on the ground were unaware of it and continued playing the game. Follow InsideSport.IN for more updates
ICC U-19 World Cup: Earthquake rocks Queen’s Park Oval stadium in Trinidad during Ireland vs Zimbabwe game
It all happened during the sixth over the game. In a video that is trending in Twitter, the commentators can be heard how the media center is being shaken. ‘ We are… I believe we are having an earthquake right now. In the box. We are indeed having an earthquake (laughs). It felt like not just a train going by behind us, but the whole Queen’s Park Oval media centre rocked.” While the shake was visible in the video for approximately 20 seconds, Ireland’s bowler Matthew Humphreys was bowling the penultimate delivery of the sixth over at that time. None of the players, including the umpires however seemed to looked to have felt any tremors and they continued with the game.
Earthquake at Queen’s Park Oval during U19 World Cup match between @cricketireland and @ZimCricketv! Ground shook for approximately 20 seconds during sixth over of play. @CricketBadge and @NikUttam just roll with it like a duck to water! pic.twitter.com/kiWCzhewro
— Peter Della Penna (@PeterDellaPenna) January 29, 2022
According to reports, the earthquake read 5.2 on the richter scale struck near the Trinidad and Tobago coast on Saturday morning. It is said to be a minor one and no damage has been reported in the country. The earthquake too did not impact the broadcast of the match in any way.
In the match, Zimbabwe managed to score only 166 and Ireland is currebtly chasing the target. Ireland Under 19 failed to make an impact during the league stage as they won only one match and occupied third place in Group B. Zimbabwe Under 19 too ended at third place in Group C with two points under their belt.In the plate group quarter-final, Ireland defeated Canada by 94 runs while Zimbabwe defeated Scotland Under 19 by 108 runs to enter the semi-final.
ICC U-19 World Cup: Earthquake rocks Queen’s Park Oval stadium in Trinidad during Ireland vs Zimbabwe game
