WATCH: Snake interrupts nail-biting game between Galle Titans and Dambulla Aura in LPL 2023

(Source - Twitter)

In the ongoing Lanka Premier League (LPL 2023), Galle Titans (GT) beat Dambulla Aura (DA) in a nail-biting match. GT won the game in the super over as the match ended tied after 40 overs of the game. However, the highlight of the game was an uninvited guest who stopped the game for a few minutes.

Midway through the contest, a venomous snake caused a temporary halt in the match as it was spotted roaming on the ground. The incident occurred when the premier Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib al Hasan was preparing to bowl the fifth over in the second innings. The play was briefly stopped while staff attempted to remove the snake, which had been seen near the boundary ropes.

The visuals of this unusual moment quickly spread on social media, and India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik, who is currently part of the elite Ashes commentary panel, reacted to the incident. He tweeted, “The naagin is back. I thought it was in Bangladesh." Notably, he was referring to the iconic Nagin Dance celebrations of the Bangladesh cricket team.

Here is the video:

The snake invaded the field and stopped play in the Lanka Premier League. pic.twitter.com/YJJxG5XV8V

— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) July 31, 2023

Galle Titans scripted an amazing comeback in LPL 2023

Earlier, in the game DMA skipper Kusal Mendis won the toss and opted to field first. His decision didn't go well with the team as Galle Titans scored 180 runs after losing five wickets in 20 overs. Bhanuka Rajapaksa and skipper Dhasun Shanaka both scored in the 40s and helped GLT to reach a comfortable position. Shanaka in his innings scored 42 runs off 21 balls with the help of two fours and four sixes. Meanwhile, Rajapaksa scored 48 runs off 34 balls with the help of five fours and two sixes.

In response, DMA got a shaky start as they lost two wickets for just two runs. However, Dhananjay de Silva along with Kusal Perera added 76 runs for the third wicket and helped DMA to match the target. Parera in his innings scored 40 runs off 25 balls while De Silva in his innings scored 43 runs off 31 balls. At the end in a super over DMA batted first and scored 9/1 after facing six deliveries. In response, GLT batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa smocked a four and six to win the game with three balls spare.