The match was halted for nearly half an hour resulting from floodlight malfunction earlier than the KKR’s chase. The lengthy wait left gamers pissed off they usually even needed to go contained in the dressing room earlier than the issue was fastened.
The PCA-IS Bindra Stadium has a complete of six floodlights at a relatively decrease peak.
The onus on stadium upkeep lies with Punjab Cricket Association and the inordinate delay was actually a humiliation for the native unit.
As of now, the reason for malfunction hasn’t been identified however it’s a on condition that PCA brass will get a rap on the knuckles from the BCCI bigwigs.
The delay additionally causes issues for the broadcasters — two this season because the match will now finish nicely after 7:30 pm, the time when the following sport begins.
In the second match of the IPL season right here, Punjab Kings misplaced momentum within the second half of their innings after being requested to bat, including simply 91 runs for 4 wickets to complete at a complete of 191 for 5 of their 20 overs.
Bhanuka Rajapaksa prime scored for Punjab Kings with 50 from 32 balls with 5 fours and two sixes whereas their new captain Shikhar Dhawan scored 40 from 29 balls with the assistance of six fours.
(With PTI Inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com