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Floodlights Fail to Prevent Early End to India-South Africa Test
15 Nov
Summary
- Poor visibility halts play despite floodlights
- KL Rahul and Washington Sundar settling in when interrupted
- Fresher ball and improved conditions may favor South Africa on Day 2
On November 15th, 2025, an unusual turn of events brought an early end to the first day's play in the highly anticipated cricket match between India and South Africa at Eden Gardens. Despite the floodlights being on, the visibility of the red ball became a concern as conditions grew darker, leading to the stoppage of play.
The interruption came just as Indian batters KL Rahul and Washington Sundar had begun to settle, denying the home team the chance to build momentum heading into the evening session. The premature conclusion to the day's play means Day 2 will now start with a fresher ball and potentially improved conditions, which could favor South Africa's bowlers in the early stages.
The decision to halt the match was made to protect both the batters and bowlers, preventing any potential unfair play due to the poor visibility. This twist in the tale sets the stage for an intriguing second day, with India looking to regroup quickly from their position of 37-1 at the time of the interruption.
