The them beating a bolwer with sheer speed is one of the most heart-pounding sights for any cricket enthusiast apart from watching batters hoisting sixes

This charm has been increased exponentially since the advent of the LED stumps. LED-lit stumps are exceptionally brilliant and add drama to the equation, much to the happiness of the spectators and bowlers alike. In the fastest format of the game, T20, instances when bowlers get to see these moments become very rare, and when that happens, it becomes extra special.

The ultimate high for the fast bowler, however, would have been to break an LED stump in half twice in two consecutive deliveries!

Arshdeep Singh: Breaking LED Stumps With Butt-Kicking Yorkers
During a late IPL affair between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians at Wankhede Stadium, the left-arm pacer from Punjab Arshdeep Singh hammered some splendid yorkers in the last over. His deliveries not only sent the batters back but he also broke the middle stump twice, snatching a 13-run win for his side.

Replacement stumps needing to be are an occurrence in cases where numerous runs scored in an over are able to impress the fans about the apparent pricing of these fascinating stumps.

Cost of LED Stumps in IPL (2023)

Media have reported that a set of three LED stumps ready for IPL matches costs approximately around INR 25 lakh per end. Since both ends of the pitch must be served by separate sets, the total stumps’ cost in a match rises up to INR 50 lakh.

Furthermore, Zing bails are activated whenever they are touched by a ball or a player and cost about INR 50,000 a pair.

Costly LED Stumps: Why?

Heavy price though LED stumps seem to be, the other reason these stumps become an accessory is with the precision that is brought into the game.The flashing action aids the on-field umpires in making the right call during closely contested run-outs and stumpings since that’s when the third umpire has to adjudicate the exact moment in time the bails are dislodged.

While the pricing is actually exorbitant, from the other side, the worth of its contribution towards attaining just results justifies its presence-crucial in modern cricket.