Cricket fans tuning into the fifth ODI between India and New Zealand at Mount Maunganui experienced a frustrating interruption on Sunday when the live broadcast feed went dark. A power failure within the broadcast compound forced a temporary halt to coverage, leaving viewers without a signal for approximately ten minutes.
The disruption occurred around 9 AM IST, or 4:30 PM local time, during the 19th over of the Indian innings. While the backup generator was eventually activated to restore the feed, the delay meant that audiences were left staring at blank screens or, in some instances, limited footage from restricted camera angles as technicians worked to resolve the issue.
Broadcast disruption details and resolution
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Efforts to mitigate the loss of coverage included an attempt to deploy a LiveU camera on one of the venue's towers; however, time constraints prevented this from being a viable solution. Once the power supply was stabilized, the broadcast returned to normal, and the remainder of the match proceeded without further technical complications.
Match result and performance summary
Despite the off-field technical drama, the match concluded with a victory for India, who successfully defended their total of 209 runs. Axar Patel and Ishan Kishan both contributed 46 runs each to the Indian effort, while Mitchell Santner and Jacob Duffy proved effective with the ball for New Zealand, claiming three wickets apiece.
In response, the New Zealand batting lineup struggled to maintain momentum and was dismissed for 187 runs in 48.1 overs. Dean Foxcroft top-scored for the hosts with 31 runs, but a disciplined bowling display from Arshdeep Singh, who finished with figures of 3/30, helped secure a 22-run win for India.
