Dog steals ball during Ireland woman cricket match
The Ireland Women’s cricket team were in for a surprise when their match against Scotland was interrupted by a canine intruder.
During the middle of the fourth over, a ball that had been sent down from one of the bowlers was suddenly intercepted by an energetic dog that ran onto the field and made off with it. The players can be seen in the video laughing and cheering as the dog made its way off the field, ball in mouth.
The unexpected moment brought levity to an otherwise tense game, with Ireland eventually taking victory against Scotland by 9 wickets. While it was clear that the players enjoyed the interruption, more importantly it also served as a reminder of why cricket is such a beloved game.
Through small moments like these, cricket can bring people together and make the game a more enjoyable experience for all.
This isn’t the first time that an animal intruder has caused chaos on the pitch either – the previous year an Australian cricket match was disrupted by a kangaroo that hopped across the field! Although animals entering sporting fields can be chaotic and disruptive, there’s no denying that they can also bring a smile to people’s faces.
We can only hope that this dog doesn’t have a penchant for cricket balls, or the Ireland Women’s team might find themselves with another surprise intruder in their next match.
Only time will tell! Until then, we can give a nod to the lovable canine intruder that reminded everyone why cricket is such a beloved game.
Watch as the dog joins the woman in this cricket match in Ireland by stealing the ball.
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