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Bizarre Scenes In IND vs SA; Match Stopped Due To Flying Ants

IND vs SA 3rd T20I [Source: Screen grab from @viratgoback/x.com]IND vs SA 3rd T20I [Source: Screen grab from @viratgoback/x.com]

Strange scenes were witnessed durinhg the India vs South Africa 3rd T20I. The match was paused after the first over in the second innings due to insect attack.

Yes, you are reading it right, the match was paused as insects covered the whole field. The umpires had a discussion with players from both teams and there was a momentary pause. 

Why Was Play Suspended In India vs South Africa 3rd T20I?

Notably, flying ants are quite common after the monsoon. It is the mating season of the ants and they are seen in plenty during this time. This flight of the ants is known as Nuptial Flight. It is because of their swarming at the SuperSport Park that the play was suspended for several minutes after the first over in the second innings.

Tilak Varma Scored A Brilliant Hundred

Earlier in the day, India batted first after Aiden Markram put them in on winning the toss. India lost Sanju Samson early, but Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma laid a solid foundation for the team. Sharma was dismissed after he reached his half century. However, Varma stayed determined and continued his onslaught on the South African bowlers.

Tilak Varma brought up his maiden T20I Hundred off 51 deliveries and ensured that India went well past the 200 mark. Ultimately, India posted 219/6 at the end of their 20 overs. Tilak Varma remained unbeaten on 107 off 56 deliveries. 

At the time of writing the play is still suspended due to the flying ants. South Africa are currently stationed at 7/0 after 1 over.