The incident, which left Ravindra with a bloodied face, happened in the 38th over when he misjudged Khushdil Shah’s catch and the ball hit his face. He was positioned at deep backward square leg when Shah hit the powerful shot towards him. It has raised concerns of adequate floodlights at the stadium. Many fans attributed the mishap to the poor lighting conditions.

Ravindra has received immediate medical care on the field and later underwent a Head Injury Assessment (HIA), which he initially passed. He will continue to be monitored as per HIA protocols.

Many have called for the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to enhance the lighting conditions at the stadium, especially in light of the upcoming Champions Trophy.

“PCB should improve the Quality of light in the Ground. Rachin Ravindra misjudges the ball under bad lights and takes a brutal hit near the eye. Hope he recovers soon….।।।” said a fan on X.

The incident has given way to a wider conversation about the standards of infrastructure and safety measures in international cricket. Some fans said that the International Cricket Council (ICC) should reassess the suitability of venues based on such criteria.

The match ended with New Zealand defeating Pakistan by 78 runs after setting a challenging target of 331, bolstered by significant contributions from Glenn Phillips, Kane Williamson, and Daryl Mitchell. Prior to his injury, Ravindra had contributed a quick 25 runs off 19 balls.