What Is Floodlight Failure? The Technical Blunder That Caused 123-Minute Delay In CPL 2024 Eliminator
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Providence Stadium in Guyana suffered a floodlight failure during CPL 2024 eliminator (@GuyanaDailyNews/Facebook)
CPL 2024 eliminator contest between Trinbago Knight Riders and Barbados Royals was delayed and then reduced to five over due to floodlight failure at Providence Stadium in Guyana.
Floodlight towers are artificial lighting facilities used in cricket stadiums to host night games. As many as four to five towers are installed in a single stadium to ensure adequate supply of light.
However, the Providence Stadium floodlight tower witnessed a failure during the CPL 2024 eliminator contest. After Andre Russell smashed a six off the first ball of the first inning's 20th over, a floodlight tower stopped working.
The game was halted, and before technicians could fix the failure, another floodlight tower went off, leading to further delay.
Fortunately, the authorities fixed the issue in time, averting the risk of abandonment after 123 minutes. The play was revised to 5 overs per side with Barbados Royals clinching the contest.
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What does floodlight failure mean?
Floodlight failure in cricket occurs when the artificial lighting at a stadium, specifically the floodlights, malfunctions or shuts down during a match.
Floodlights ensure players and officials can see the ball and the field clearly, especially after natural light fades. A floodlight failure drastically reduces visibility, making it unsafe for players.
Poor visibility increases the chances of injuries, particularly from fast deliveries or high catches, where players may struggle to see the ball.
Several factors can cause technical failure. Localised power failures can knock out the stadium's floodlights.
Additionally, faulty wiring, damaged equipment, or circuit issues can also lead to floodlight failures. Moreover, heavy rain, storms, or strong winds can sometimes cause damage to floodlight structures or affect power supply.
Play is often paused immediately after a floodlight failure. If the problem is resolved quickly, play can resume. However, prolonged issues may result in a delay, suspension, or even abandonment of the match, depending on the duration of the outage and the tournament rules.
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