Watch: Ex-RCB Star's Lucky Escape After Timely Spotting Snake On Field In LPL

13.08.2023 - 12:23 sports.ndtv.com

B-Love Kandy registered an eight-run victory over Jaffna Kings in 15th match of the ongoing Lanka Premier League on Saturday.

Opting to bat first, Kandy posted a total of 178/8 in 20 overs with Mohammad Haris playing a knock of 81 runs. Later, Jaffna were restricted to 170/6 as Angelo Mathews took a three-wicket haul.

Many great knocks were played as well many mind blowing dismissals were made but one thing which grabbed the entire limelight was the intrusion of a snake during the match.

In a video going viral on social media, a snake was seen intruding into the field during Jaffna's chase. The reptile was slowly crawling ahead when Kandy pacer Isuru Udana saw it and got horrified.

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