In the 2017/18 Ashes series in Perth, water spilled before the final day. Ground staff used air blowers to rescue the Test match, and Australia went on to secure an innings win.

Helicopters were called into action during the 2003 World Cup clash between Australia and Netherlands to expedite the drying of the outfield.

The 2016 Test match between India and West Indies at Queen's Park Oval in Port of Spain saw ground staff resorting to pitchforks. Despite these efforts, the match continued to be hindered by adverse weather conditions.

In 2017 T20I clash between India and Australia at Hyderabad's Rajiv Gandhi International Cricket Stadium, the ground staff took an unusual step by strategically positioning pedestal fans around the rain-soaked outfield.

Kochi's Nehru Stadium hosted a rather unconventional scene during the 2007 ODI series between India and Australia. In a bid to expedite the drying of the outfield, groundsmen resorted to controlled fires using flammable materials near the bowler's run-up area.

Ground staff have occasionally utilized sponges to absorb excess moisture on both the pitch and outfield, facilitating a quicker drying process.

In Guwahati, ground staff once resorted to an unconventional method by using a hair dryer to address wet patches on the pitch.

Irons have made their unexpected appearance on cricket fields. They have been employed to press and dry specific wet patches on both the pitch and outfield, particularly in cases of localized rain.

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