Watch: Shocking blackout halts 3rd ODI between New Zealand and Pakistan in Mount Maunganui

A bizarre yet dramatic incident unfolded during the third and final ODI between Pakistan and New Zealand on Saturday, April 5, at Bay Oval in Mount Maunganui. In the middle of the match, the floodlights suddenly went off, leaving the stadium in darkness due to a power outage.

This unexpected moment happened in the 39th over of Pakistan’s innings when Tayyab Tahir was at the crease, keeping his team’s hopes alive to save their pride in the final ODI against the Black Caps. As Jacob Duffy was charging in to deliver the ball, the lights shut down, and the New Zealand bowler had to immediately stop.

Power outage halts play in the third New Zealand vs Pakistan ODI at Bay Oval

On the other hand, Tayyab Tahir had to move aside to avoid facing the delivery in the dark. However, once the power was restored and the lights came back on, play resumed. On the very next delivery, Duffy bowled out Tahir, ending his promising knock of 33 runs from 31 balls.

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It looked like a turning point for Pakistan, but it quickly turned into disappointment right after the unexpected blackout. Now, the pictures and videos of the surprising power outage are all over the internet, with many fans finding the situation shocking while some are laughing at the incident.

Math ke bich mein light cut gai 🤣😂🤣#PakistanCricket #PAKvsNZ pic.twitter.com/u8ER5uyYJS

— Lol Factory (@Prithviraj23239) April 5, 2025

Lights out at Mount Manganui! 💡🚫 pic.twitter.com/0YyfEbcEPg

— PakPassion.net (@PakPassion) April 5, 2025

Imam-ul-Haq suffers jaw injury after nasty blow in 3rd ODI

Earlier in the match, Pakistan opener Imam-ul-Haq suffered a scary injury during the third ODI against New Zealand at Bay Oval on Saturday. While trying to take a quick single in the third over, a fielder's throw bounced awkwardly and hit him on the jaw through the grill of his helmet.

The imam immediately collapsed in pain, clutching his face. The physio rushed in to treat him, and he was eventually stretchered off the field. The 29-year-old was declared retired hurt after the blow as he was taken to the hospital in an ambulance for further assessment and treatment.

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Daryl Mitchell becomes the fastest New Zealand player reach to 2000 ODI runs

Meanwhile, Daryl Mitchell made history on Saturday by becoming the fastest New Zealand batter to reach 2000 runs in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The star all-rounder achieved this milestone during the third ODI against Pakistan on April 5 at Bay Oval, where he scored 43 runs in the match.

Mitchell reached the mark in just 47 innings, breaking the previous record held by Andrew Jones, who had taken 52 innings to reach 2000 runs in ODI cricket. His knock played a key role in the Black Caps’ 43 runs in the final ODI as they whitewashed Pakistan in the series 3-0.

Mohammad Rizwan reacts after ODI series whitewash

Pakistan captain Mohammad Rizwan said that he was extremely disappointed with the 0-3 ODI series loss to the Kiwis after they lost the T20I series to the hosts with a 1-4 margin.

Rizwan said at the post-match presentation, “Disappointing series for us. Babar played well, with two fifties in this series. I give credit to New Zealand in all three departments. It’s difficult conditions for us here, but they played well in Asian conditions as well."