A swarm of bees at the Wanderers proved only a temporary delay for South Africa as they eased to a seven-wicket win over Sri Lanka in the ‘pink’ one-day international to wrap up the series 3-0. South Africa’s David Wiese turns back on country for Sussex deal Read moreThe third match of five encountered an unexpected hazard when bees interrupted play in Johannesburg as attempts to move them on first involved a bucket of coke and then a more conventional supply of honey. Chris Morris’s over, the 27th of a Sri Lanka innings that amounted to only an inadequate 163 all out in 39.2, lasted for almost half-an-hour until a beekeeper was summoned and worked his magic. Players on both teams fell to the floor in evasive action while the bees were causing havoc. But there was no panic in South Africa’s reply, captain AB de Villiers (60no) hitting a 52-ball half-century to guide them to their series-sealing victory under lights with 18 overs to spare.

Source: The Guardian February 05, 2017 00:19 UTC