The second match of the three-match ODI series between India and England took place at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack. During the second innings, the floodlights in the stadium suddenly went out, causing the match to come to a temporary halt. This incident led to fans making fun of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).
Reactions from Neighboring Country
Pakistani social media users also had some interesting reactions to the floodlight issue. Just a day before, a match was played between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, where a player suffered a terrible injury on the forehead while attempting to take a catch. After this incident, fans on social media targeted the poor lighting at the Gaddafi Stadium. Now, they are targeting the floodlight issue at the Barabati Stadium in India.
Match Result
In the match, Team India won by 4 wickets, thanks to Captain Rohit Sharma’s century innings. Rohit scored 119 runs in 90 balls, including 12 fours and 7 sixes, contributing significantly to India’s win. The team won in 44.3 overs. The English team was all out for 304 runs in 49.5 overs while batting first.
Other users also shared their reactions on social media, criticizing the BCCI for the floodlight issue and suggesting that they should avoid giving big-ticket matches to smaller cities and stadiums to prevent such embarrassments.
Some users found the humor in the situation, with one user jokingly asking if anyone knew an electrician.
