Flying ants halt T20 clash between South Africa and India
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IND vs SA, 3rd T20I: BIZARRE! Flying Ants stop play as South Africa chase 220
The third T20I between India and South Africa on Wednesday (Nov 13) in SuperSport Park, Centurion was stopped due to 'Flying Ants.' The delay, which occurred one over into the second innings, lasted nearly 30 minutes before the match could begin again. Flying ants are commonly seen in South Africa during the humid weather, especially three to five days after the rain. The game was stopped as there was a threat of the insects getting into the pla
Flying ants halt T20 clash between South Africa and India
PRETORIA : The third Twenty20 International between South Africa and India was halted early in the home side’s reply after a wave of flying ants descended on Centurion Park in Pretoria on Wednesday and forced the players from the field.The umpires felt there were too many of the insects to continue, cau
Flying ants halt SA vs IND T20I in Centurion! Other bizarre stoppages in cricket
South Africa vs India: Thousands of flying ants led to stoppage of play during the 3rd T20I at the SuperSport Park in Centurion on Wednesday, November 13. Here are some other bizarre reasons for delay in play in cricket games.
India vs South Africa cricket clash interrupted as thousands of flying ants cause chaos - New York Times Post
The third T20I between India and South Africa was temporarily halted due to thousands of flying ants descending on the stadium. Players were asked to stop by the umpires after the first over of the second innings, with the ants making it impossible to carry on. Ground staff at the SuperSport Stadium used drones to spray pesticide in the air, with a large number of ants seen lying on the ground shortly afterwards. The official Cricket South Afric…
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