India Vs South Africa 2nd T20I: Snake Stops Play

Guwahati: In a rare occurrence, a snake entered the field during the second T20 International of the three-match series between India and South Africa in Guwahati, causing a security halt. At the Barsapara Cricket Stadium in Assam, the groundsmen were observed rushing onto the field with snake-snatching tools after the reptile was spotted by the umpires and a few players on the field.

After the incident, there was a brief stop in play as the snake was caught and lifted off the ground, ensuring the safety of all the players.

KL Rahul and Rohit Sharma, the Indian openers as well as the South African players were surprised to see a snake amidst them. The Proteas’ wicket-keeper Quinton De Kock was seen smirking.

The incident happened as the eighth over of the Indian batting innings was about to begin.

As Maharaj was about to bowl the first ball of the over, the standing umpire signaled for the bowler to stop and pointed to where a snake was laying on the field.

Everyone was wondering how the snake got onto the field, but the players and the match officials remained calm and let the experts handle the situation.

Meanwhile, the men in charge made sure the reptile was lifted off the ground before the players could exhale in relief and the game could resume.