Sun Feb 09 18:35:47 UTC 2025: ## Cuttack ODI Halted by Floodlight Failure During India’s Chase
**Cuttack, India:** The second ODI between India and England in Cuttack was interrupted by a floodlight failure during India’s innings. India, chasing a 305-run target set by England, had made a blazing start, reaching 48/0 in 6.1 overs before the incident. Rohit Sharma was particularly aggressive, scoring 29 runs off 18 balls with three sixes and a four, while Shubman Gill contributed 17 runs.
However, the match was twice halted after a floodlight malfunctioned, first during the sixth over and again shortly afterwards. The power outage caused a significant delay, forcing both teams to leave the field as visibility became insufficient to continue play.
Fans expressed their frustration on social media, criticizing the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the stadium’s apparent lack of adequate lighting, particularly given the BCCI’s financial resources. Many questioned the organization’s infrastructure management, citing previous incidents of inadequate spectator provisions. The match resumed after a delay.
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