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Rain, Hail Disrupt Lahore
Heavy rain and powerful gusts left the outfield waterlogged and forced match officials to delay the 7:30 PM IST start indefinitely.
- A massive storm hit Lahore on Tuesday, delaying the Islamabad United versus Peshawar Zalmi match at Gaddafi Stadium indefinitely. Heavy rain and powerful winds forced officials to postpone the scheduled 7:30 PM IST start.
- Weather conditions featured "powerful gusts of wind" that created total chaos at the stadium, making the heavy pitch covers nearly impossible for the crew to manage. Despite the falling rain, staff struggled to secure the square.
- Ground Staff Struggle captured the scene on social media as the crew fought to secure the pitch covers. At least two members fell to the turf as the wind yanked the covers from their hands.
- Currently, the pitch remains fully covered while the outfield at Gaddafi Stadium is reported to be waterlogged. If the downpour persists, match officials may be forced to call off the game entirely.
- While fans awaited the showdown between Shadab Khan and Babar Azam, a match cancellation would see points shared between the two former champions. The delay comes amid the PSL's packed schedule and ongoing controversies.
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