DC vs MI | Twitter in splits as Mumbai's chase hit a snag with flying kite crashing the party

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BySportsCafe Desk, SportsCafe Editor

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A cricket match might pause unexpectedly for a variety of reasons, and occasionally, those reasons can be quite quirky and unexpected. A surprising interruption occurred when a flying kite unexpectedly invaded the field while Mumbai was in the middle of their chase against Delhi Capitals.

The Delhi Capitals had a blast on the field after being invited to bat first by Mumbai skipper Hardik Pandya. Their batting onslaught was spearheaded by Jake Fraser McGurk who smashed a sensational 84 off just 27 deliveries. Adding to the fireworks, Shai Hope contributed a brisk cameo of 41 runs off 17 balls, while Tristan Stubbs provided a late surge with 48 off 25 deliveries, propelling the hosts to a formidable total of 257/4 in their allotted 20 overs. However, as Mumbai openers Rohit Sharma and Ishan Kishan stepped up to bat, a comical interruption unfolded on the field, adding an unexpected twist to the proceedings.

In his debut appearance, Lizaad Williams received the ball from skipper Rishabh Pant to open the bowling. The Proteas' pacer started well conceding just four runs off the first four deliveries. However, as Williams prepared to deliver the fourth ball, a stray kite drifted onto the field landing near Rohit Sharma. Acting swiftly, the Indian captain retrieved the kite and handed it to Pant. Amidst the light-hearted moment, Pant, renowned for his on-field humour, attempted to fly the kite. However, the proceedings took an unexpected turn when leg umpire Navdeep Singh Sidhu intervened, retrieving the kite from Pant and removing it from the playing area.

The incident sparked amusement across social media platforms, with Twitter buzzing on this unexpected interruption.

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