New Zealand batter Rachin Ravindra sustained an unlucky harm within the tri-nation collection match in opposition to Pakistan on Saturday. Ravindra overpassed the ball within the floodlights, ensuing within the ball slipping by way of his palms earlier than hitting his head. The Kiwi batter did not simply spill the catch but additionally needed to be taken off the bottom as his head had began to bleed. Because the incident passed off, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has been going through excessive criticism, with the amenities on the venue being deemed not adequate for worldwide cricket.
Even former Pakistan cricketer Rashid Latif referred to as out the intense glow, suggesting gamers wouldn’t be capable of see the ball coming by way of sure angles. “There is a matter within the LED mild. It has extra glare and typically it’s laborious to identify the ball when it’s coming flat to you,” Latif instructed Pakistan journalist Nauman Niaz.
In keeping with Dr. Nauman Niaz and Rashid Latif, the adjustment of the LED lights at Gaddafi Stadium was not performed correctly earlier than scheduling the match. Consequently, the incident involving Rachin Ravindra occurred.#PAKvNZpic.twitter.com/9XTNdqk463
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An announcement from NZC on Ravindra’s harm stated, “Ravindra was compelled from the sphere after being struck within the brow by the ball making an attempt a catch within the thirty eighth over. He sustained a laceration to the brow which has been addressed and handled on the floor, however is in any other case properly. He got here by way of his first HIA (Head Damage Evaluation) properly and can proceed to be monitored beneath HIA processes.”
New Zealand are already coping with harm considerations following Lockie Ferguson’s hamstring harm in the course of the ILT20 within the UAE.
Talking of the match, batting all-rounder Glenn Phillips’ blitzkrieg knock powered New Zealand to a 78-run victory over Pakistan within the first match of the ODI Tri-Collection.
NZ gained the toss and opted to bat first. After NZ was right down to 39/2, performances from Kane Williamson (58 in 89 balls, with seven fours), Daryl Mitchell (81 in 84 balls, with two fours and 4 sixes) and Phillips (106* in 74 balls, with six fours and 7 sixes) took NZ to 330/6 of their 50 overs.
Shaheen Shah Afridi (3/88) and Abrar Ahmed (2/41) have been among the many high wicket-takers for Pakistan.
Through the run-chase of 331 runs, Fakhar Zaman performed a powerful knock of 84 in 69 balls, with seven fours and 4 sixes to begin off the innings, however Pakistan was lowered to 119/4.
Salman Agha (40 in 51 balls, with two fours and 6) and Tayyab Tahir (30 in 29 balls, with 4 boundaries) placed on a 53-run partnership, however Pakistan was skittled out for simply 252 runs in 47.5 overs.
Skipper Mitchell Santner (3/41), pacer Matt Henry (3/53) and Michael Bracewell (2/41) have been amongst high bowlers for NZ.
With ANI Inputs
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