Heavy rain and strong winds forced the cancellation of the Pakistan Super League (PSL) match between Islamabad United and Peshawar Zalmi at the Gaddafi Stadium on Tuesday without a ball being thrown.The launch was delayed as the weather worsened and the situation became more difficult for the ground staff. Strong winds made it difficult to keep the covers in place and several crew members lost their balance trying to secure them. Some were seen falling as the blankets were dragged across the ground.
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Angkrish Raghuvanshi only focused on team wins Videos of the incident later went viral on social media, showing staff struggling to manage the shelters in the rain and wind. At one point, two members fell while trying to prevent the covers from being lifted.The rain started just before the toss, which was scheduled for 6:30 p.m. local time, and continued to intensify. The outfield remained wet and the pitch remained covered, leaving no chance of play.Despite the ground staff’s efforts to prepare the pitch, the match was suspended for a five-run game 30 minutes before the end of the period. Both teams were separated by one point.This moved Peshawar Zalmi to three points from two matches, while United picked up their first point of the season. Zalmi moved up to second ahead of Lahore Qalandars and Multan Sultans while United moved up to sixth ahead of Rawalpindi Pindiz.Zalmi will next face Hyderabad Kingsmen on April 8 in Karachi, while United will take on Quetta Gladiators at the same venue on April 4.
