NZ pacer's quick instincts avert possible disaster for Tayyab Tahir as lights go off just before ball's release

ByHT Sports Desk Apr 05, 2025 03:47 PM IST Danger was averted as New Zealand pacer pulled out from releasing the delivery just in time, as lights went off during the final ODI against Pakistan. A bizarre power failure halted proceedings during Pakistan’s final ODI of the series against New Zealand at Mount Maunganui on Saturday. The third ODI at Bay Oval took a dramatic turn midway through the 39th over; the lights went out just as Jacob Duffy was charging in to bowl as disaster was narrowly averted with the pacer pulling out in time, preventing a potentially dangerous delivery in the dark. The play resumed shortly after, however, with the Kiwis clinching a strong win. As soon as the lights came back on, Duffy dismissed the well-set Tayyab Tahir for 33 off 31, punctuating an oddly timed but decisive momentum shift in the match. New Zealand went on to clinch the game by 43 runs, sealing a dominant 3-0 sweep in the series. Watch the moment: For Pakistan, this tour has been a story of ind...