Solar panels installed at Indore's Holkar Stadium inaugurated

With the installation of more than 370 solar panels at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, September 24, the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) made a valuable contribution to a greener India. The initiative by MPCA will save energy and cut 277 tonnes of carbon emissions annually. 

The inaugural ceremony was held ahead of the second One-Day International between Australia and India. KL Rahul, the stan-in captain of India, and other MPCA dignitaries were present at the event. 

The BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) took to X and shared a couple of images of the inauguration of the solar panels.

“A green initiative by the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association as they install close to 376 solar panels in Holkar Stadium, Indore. The initiative is set to be energy saving and reduce 277 tonnes of carbon emission every year. Present at the inauguration was #TeamIndia Captain @klrahul with other MPCA dignitaries before the start of play today,” the post read.

See BCCI's post:

A green initiative by the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association as they install close to 376 solar panels in Holkar Stadium, Indore. The initiative is set to be energy saving and reduce 277 tonnes of carbon emission every year. Present at the inauguration was #TeamIndia Captain… pic.twitter.com/DdJ8eKdAkw

— BCCI (@BCCI) September 24, 2023

India sets 400-run target for Australia in second ODI

Being asked to bat first, Indian batters put up a stellar performance in the second ODI of the ongoing series against Australia. Despite losing an early wicket, Shubman Gill and Shreyas Iyer managed a 200-run partnership, with both scoring centuries. The opening batter scored 104 off 97 deliveries while Shreyas hit a 90-ball 105.

Later stand-in skipper KL Rahul and Suryakumar Yadav scored respective half-centuries and helped India to post a massive 399 runs for five wickets. The wicketkeeper-batter scored 52 off 38 balls while Suryakumar played an unbeaten 72 off just 37 deliveries. For Australia, all-rounder Cameron Green picked up two wickets for 103 runs.