PSL 2018: Pakistan resorts to a unique technique to dry the ground

Cricket is a sport which can’t be played amidst rain of in soggy conditions, unlike other sports say Football for that matter. Hence it’s necessary to keep the grounds dry which ensures smooth conduct of the game and also eradicates chances of injury to the players. Several games have been washed out due to heavy downpour, which hampers the game in the large picture.

Teams across the globe have resorted to several methods in order to make the ground conditions fit for cricket as soon as rain stops. The drainage systems have been improved over the years with the introduction of equipment like super sopper. The Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bangalore uses SubAir System which helps in the fast drainage of the water accumulated during heavy rain.

The unique technology  

However, during the third edition of the Pakistan Super League (PSL), a unique method has been brought forth by the organizers at the Gaddafi Stadium. The weather forecast for the Eliminator 1 between the Quetta Gladiators and the Peshawar Zalmi wasn’t something to cheer about. As per Accuweather, there were 51% chances of rain.

The players were welcomed with light showers ahead of the game. The match was even halted during the Zalmi’s innings. The second Eliminator will be played between the Karachi Kings and the Peshawar Zalmi at the iconic Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore. The weather in the city is pleasant, however, it might play spoilsport to the all-important encounter.

The authorities in Lahore resorted to helicopters in order to get the ground dried up before the game. The official Twitter handle of the PSL posted a picture of the same on the social media platform.

Here’s the tweet

Second helicopter makes its way to GSL to help dry the wet outfield. #DilSeJaanLagaDe #KKVPZ pic.twitter.com/UZh6RgC9x0

— PakistanSuperLeague (@thePSLt20) March 21, 2018

Here’s the video of the same

#KKvPZ #Lahore: A special helicopter is being used to dry the ground and pitch in Gaddafi Stadium Lahore for the second eliminator between #KarachiKings & #PeshawarZalmi today. #PakistanSuperLeague #PSL2018 #DunyaNews #PSL pic.twitter.com/uV05ApfxSq

— Dunya News (@DunyaNews) March 21, 2018

The third edition of the tournament is currently into its playoff stage. Islamabad United brushed aside the Karachi Kings in the Qualifier at Dubai. Thereafter, the Peshawar Zalmi defeated the Quetta Gladiators in a cliffhanger at Karachi. For the time being, fans would be hoping for rain to not interrupt the game between Karachi and Peshawar.

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