November 14, 2024 12:16 PM

Tilak Varma’s century guides India to 11-run win over South Africa after ant invasion halts play

In a match that saw both flying sixes and flying ants, Tilak Varma’s maiden Twenty20 International century propelled India to a thrilling 11-run win over South Africa at Centurion Park on Wednesday. This came after play was unexpectedly paused when a swarm of flying ants invaded the field, prompting players and officials to leave for nearly half an hour. Batting first, India set a daunting target of 219 for six in 20 overs, thanks to Varma’s stunning 107 from 56 balls and a quickfire 50 off...