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India Vs New Zealand, 3rd Test Day 2: Spidercam Misbehaves During Play, Forces Early Lunch Break

The camera awkwardly landed on the pitch, prompting the umpires to consult and halt the match temporarily

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India Vs New Zealand, 3rd Test Day 2: Before play was halted, it was a strong session for India, who added 109 runs in 24 overs with just one wicket lost. Photo: Screengrab
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A spidercam malfunction caused an early lunch break just minutes ahead of schedule on Day 2 of the India-New Zealand Test in Mumbai. The glitch briefly halted play, leading match officials to call for the break on Saturday, November 2. (Live Blog | More Cricket News)

With just minutes to lunch and one over remaining, an unexpected spidercam malfunction brought play to a pause during the 43rd over. The camera awkwardly landed on the pitch, prompting the umpires to consult and halt the match temporarily.

The Kiwi players took it in stride, sharing a few laughs as the humid conditions settled in, with Daryl Mitchell even engaging in some friendly banter with the umpires.

Before play was halted, it was a strong session for India, who added 109 runs in 24 overs with just one wicket lost. Rishabh Pant dazzled with a quick 60 off 59 balls, forming a valuable 96-run partnership for the fifth wicket with Shubman Gill, who remains unbeaten on 70.

Before the break, Indians were at 195 for 5 after 43 overs, trailing New Zealand's total of 235 by 40 runs. However, they lost two quick wickets shortly after play resumed.

Even users on X (formerly Twitter) had humorous comments about the camera malfunction.

In a twist of irony, the spidercam resumed functioning just as the players were heading back to their dressing rooms.