The Sawai Mansingh Stadium was alive with anticipation as it geared up for its inaugural IPL match of the season, pitting the Rajasthan Royals against the Lucknow Super Giants.
After winning the toss, the hosts opted to bat first, sending Jos Buttler and Yashasvi Jaiswal to open the innings. On the other hand, LSG captain KL Rahul handed the ball to pacer Mohsin Khan for the first over, which began with two splendid deliveries.
However, the game hit an unforeseen snag when a wire from the spider cam system snapped and plummeted to the ground following Mohsin’s initial deliveries. Amidst the commotion, broadcast staff hurried onto the field to address the issue, while players from both sides engaged in impromptu warm-up sessions.
After a delay of approximately seven to ten minutes, play resumed, with umpire Akshay Totre instructing Mohsin to proceed with the third ball of the over. Yet, technical hiccups persisted as another snag occurred during the fourth over, this time involving the stump lights.
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Meanwhile, Twitter erupted with a flurry of responses to the unprecedented interruption, with users sharing their thoughts and feelings about the unexpected delay across social media platforms.