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Rajasthan Royals Work With Jaipur Stadium to Tame LED Glare After Dropped Catches

Coach Kumar Sangakkara says re-aimed fixtures eased the problem.

Overview

  • New LED floodlights at Sawai Mansingh Stadium went live this season, and early home games featured dropped catches that players linked to glare.
  • Kumar Sangakkara explained that the LEDs are far brighter than at other grounds, which changed how fielders pick up the ball in the night sky.
  • After feedback from the Royals, stadium staff lowered mounts and changed the direction of several lights, which Sangakkara said improved conditions by the second match.
  • Reporting says the upgrade lifted peak brightness to about 3,500 lux, a sharp jump for a venue previously known for weaker lighting.
  • Jaipur now prepares for Gujarat Titans with officials monitoring the setup as players keep adjusting to the new look and sightlines.