A tri-series is being played between Pakistan, New Zealand and South Africa before the Champions Trophy. In the first match on Saturday, New Zealand defeated the home team by a big margin of 78 runs. The match was played at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. During fielding in the match, New Zealand's Rachin Ravindra was hit by the ball on his head, he started bleeding from his head, after which he was taken off the field. It is being claimed on social media that Rachin got this injury due to poor flood lights. Due to poor lighting, they could not judge the catch properly and the ball hit very close to their eye. After this, fans are making various comments regarding the floodlights. Fans claim 'shift Champions Trophy out of Pakistan' Many fans on social media blamed PCB for the floodlights. Former skipper Rashid Latif speaking on Caught Behind, claimed that the LED floodlights make it difficult for the players to judge the ball in the air. "The glow is more in such lights. Hence, when the ball travels flat, you are often unable to see it," said Latif. New Zealand Cricket issue update on Rachin's injury Rachin has suffered a head injury, which was treated on the field, but he is fine. He has recovered from his first HIA (Head Injury Assessment) and will continue to be monitored under HIA procedures. What next for Rachin Ravindra?
Rachin Ravindra got injured during fielding in the 38th over. Michael Bracewell bowled a good length delivery, and Khushdil Shah swept it. The ball went towards mid-wicket in Rachin's direction, he tried to catch it but couldn't judge the ball. The ball hit directly on Rachin's forehead and started bleeding. The support staff put a cloth on his head and took him off the ground. Rachin couldn't return to the field, and it seems difficult for him to play the second match. New Zealand won first ODI by 78 runs
New Zealand chose to bat in Lahore. On the back of Glen Phillips' century, the team scored 330 runs for 6 wickets. In response, Pakistan was all out for 252 runs in 47.5 overs. Matt Henry and captain Mitchell Santner took 3 wickets each for New Zealand. Fakhar Zaman scored quick 84 runs for Pakistan, but he didn't get support from other batters.Original Article