5 unusual reasons which stopped play in a cricket match

1. Fog interrupts India vs New Zealand World Cup 2023 match in Dharamshala

The most recent instance of nature interrupting a cricket match came during the ODI World Cup 2023 match between India and New Zealand. This encounter was played at the HPCA stadium, in Dharamsala. New Zealand had batted first after losing the toss and posted 273 runs. They were fighting hard to defend the total, especially after Rohit Sharma’s quick 46 runs in powerplay gave India the advantage. However, with India at 100/2 in 15.2 overs, the match had to be halted for several minutes as dense fog settled in the playing area.

The atmosphere turned hazy to the extent that the players on both sides were struggling to keep their eyes on the balls. In such circumstances, the umpires decided to pause the game until the situation improved. The match resumed shortly and saw India defeating New Zealand by 4 wickets with Virat Kohli shining with 95. 

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