LPL 2023: Snake spotted behind boundary lines during Match 15 between B-Love Kandy and Jaffna Kings
The cameras spotted a snake moving behind the advertising screens on the boundary during the 18th over of the second innings.
The Lanka Premier League 2023 is on in full swing as the fans have witnessed breathtaking action in the first 15 matches of the tournament so far. However, the league also made headlines for a bizarre snake appearance during the second game of the season. Recently, the reptile once again made his appearance felt during the 15th match of the season on Saturday, August 12.
During the game between Jaffna Kings and B-Love Kandy at R. Premadasa Stadium, Colombo, the cameras spotted a snake moving behind the advertising screens on the boundary during the 18th over of the second innings. Seeing the unwelcome guest, the camerapersons immediately moved away from their place. Meanwhile, former South Africa cricketer Shaun Pollock who was commentating on the game saw the funny side of it and remarked, “Maybe he’s come to take over the job from the camera men.”
Watch the incident here:
Notably, during the second game of the season between Galle Titans and Dambulla Aura played in Colombo, another snake made an appearance as it slithered onto the ground out of nowhere. The incident took place during the second innings of the game as the play got halted until the groundsmen got rid of the reptile.
B-Love Kandy won by 8 runs to rise to the top of the points table
Coming back to Match 15 between B-Love Kandy and Jaffna Kings, Kandy batted first and posted 178/8 in their allotted 20 overs. Mohammad Haris top scored for his side with his magnificent knock of 81 (51) smashing 10 fours and two sixes in his innings. In reply, Jaffna were in all sorts of trouble at 51/4 after 8.3 overs with Rahmanullah Gurbaz (1 off 2), Nishan Madushka (8 off 9), Charith Asalanka (2 off 7) and Chris Lynn (27 off 26) back in the hut.
Seeing their team in disarray, Shoaib Malik (55* off 37), David Miller (24 off 16) and captain Thisara Perera (36 off 20) tried their best to get over the line, however, they fell nine runs short of the target. Angelo Mathews starred with the ball for Kandy with his spell of 3/10 in 3 overs while Haris got awarded Player of the Match for his scintillating 81.
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