On Sunday, October 2, Guwahati played host to the second T20 match between India and South Africa. Team India elected to bat first, but the match took an unexpected turn. The eighth over was underway when a snake slithered onto the field, bringing the game to a temporary halt.
It's not unusual for cricket matches to be paused due to technical difficulties, fans encroaching onto the field, or even a dog making an appearance. However, this is perhaps the first time that play was stopped because of a snake. India's captain, Rohit Sharma, and vice-captain, KL Rahul, were at the crease when the unexpected visitor arrived.
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Everyone at the stadium was caught off guard, watching the snake with a sense of astonishment. Prompt action from the ground staff ensued, who rushed in to safely capture and remove the snake from the field. Play was paused for approximately 10 minutes before resuming.
The entry of a snake onto the ground quickly caught the attention of social media, and fans were entertained by this unusual incident. It sparked a variety of reactions, with many stating this was the first instance of a match being paused because of a snake.
Teams' Playing XI:
India:
KL Rahul, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Suryakumar Yadav, Rishabh Pant, Dinesh Karthik, Axar Patel, Ravichandran Ashwin, Harshal Patel, Deepak Chahar, Arshdeep Singh
South Africa:
Quinton de Kock, Temba Bavuma, Rilee Rossouw, Aiden Markram, David Miller, T. Stubbs, Wayne Parnell, Keshav Maharaj, Kagiso Rabada, Anrich Nortje, Lungi Ngidi
Notably, Guwahati does not frequently host international matches, making this a special event for the throngs of spectators who attended. India leads the three-match T20 series 1-0. A victory in this match would secure the series for India, marking their first T20 series win against South Africa on home soil.
Source: aajtak
