Huge Power Failure In New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd ODI, Players Left In Darkness As Floodlights Shut Off. Watch
Screengrab of the incident.© X (Twitter)
The third ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand at the Baie Oval in Mount Maunganui was faced with an extremely strange problem. In the 39th above the pakistan stick sleeves, there was a massive power failure in the stadium, causing the closure of all the spotlights instantly. This left the players in the full darkness, unable to see the game. The incident could also have been very dangerous, which occurred just as the Kiwi Jacob Duffy stimulator was about to deliver its ball.
With Pakistan on 218/8 in the 39th above, the lights of the stadium died exactly when Duffy was about to release his delivery, with Tayyab Tahir on strike.
Watch: Power power in New Zealand vs Pakistan 3rd Odi
Unusual blackout at oval bay during the New Zealand match vs Pakistan!
Just as Jacob Duffy was about to play Tayyab Tahir, the stadium lights have turned off, causing a brief stop in play.
Fans and commentators have been left in surprise and fun!
Fortunately, the lights have returned and … pic.twitter.com/vhwipsm9np– Yash Bhimta (@Bhimtayash) April 5, 2025
The fragile striker of Pakistan was again exposed while New Zealand inspired by Ben Sears won the third and last international of a day by 43 points on Saturday to sweep the ODI 3-0 series convincingly.
Tourists were dismissed for 221 out of 40 overs in response to New Zealand 264-8, in a short game at 42 overs after a delayed departure at Mount Maunganui. He followed the model of the first two games, the hosts winning the first match in Napier by 73 points, followed by an 84 -point victory in Hamilton.
New Zealand has also dominated the previous T20 series, winning 4-1.
Pakistan fought throughout the tour to adapt to the rebound and the sustained movement of the sewing attack in New Zealand and their drummers were again guilty of rush strokes in oval bay.
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