‌LPL 2024 | Twitter in splits after buggy cam chases fury invader trespassing the field

Winning the toss and electing to field first paid rich dividends for the Jaffna Kings inside the powerplay as Jason Behrendorff proved to be at his lethal best under the lights. The left-arm quick found lateral movement with the new ball, knocking down the Galle Marvels openers within the fourth over. The new batters, Tim Seifert and Janith Liyanage opted for a watchful approach for the next couple of overs before the attention switched towards a furry intruder causing a sudden pause in play. 

With the score reading 21/2 in the powerplay, Asitha Fernando strolled towards his run-up mark region when a dog trespassed into the field of play. The bowler tried to shun the dog away but it seemed perplexed by the number of individuals around him. Subsequently, a buggy cam entered the fray and chased the canine before a couple of groundsmen tried to move him away. For once, the dog even stepped off the field but returned in quick time to cause an extended halt in play. Eventually, one of the staff managed to calm the carnivore down and carry him off the ground to resume the proceedings. 

The crowd enjoyed the wholesome content live with huge cheers, and the Twitterverse could not shy away from laughs.

Dog wants to play cricket

pic.twitter.com/U53k4BTsco

— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078) July 21, 2024

Whats going on

pic.twitter.com/KqzoCqffvd

— Gill Bill (@bill_gill76078) July 21, 2024

Better than last year

Last year it was a snake and this year it is a dog! #LPL and the animals intervention! 😂#LPL2024

— Indoosan (@Indooshan) July 21, 2024

No security guards

No security guards to push out the dog on the ground in LPL. Wtf is this league. Shame.

— maddy (@224notout) July 21, 2024

On the ground

Cheapest team cheapest playing in ground.Dogs are walking in LPL grounds.

— Ravi kanth (@MekalaS58778862) July 21, 2024

Cam chasing the dog

They’re chasing the dog who entered the stadium by the buggy camera or whatever that’s called in the LPL final🤣

— Robin (@robin_rounder) July 21, 2024

Bowling first

Three-time champions Jaffna Kings won the toss and chose to bowl first in the LPL 2024 final.
Galle Marvels are 24/3 after the powerplay.
📸: Sri Lanka Cricket#LPL2024 #IPL2025 #CricketTwitter #FINAL world Cup 2027 pic.twitter.com/I0F0HkHwuR

— MeAd (@AMeAd_X) July 21, 2024

4th time

Jaffna kings gonna win LPL fof the 4th consecutive time😲

— Vedanth (@Hypercraft58) July 21, 2024

Key players

🏏 Jaffna Kings Key Players to Watch 🏏
Spotlight on Kusal Mendis, Pathum Nissanka, Avishka Fernando, and Omarzai. These players have been in top form throughout the tournament. Will they power the Kings to ultimate glory in the Finals? 🌟🔥#LPL2024 pic.twitter.com/etbDc4cbLI

— LPL – Lanka Premier League (@LPLT20) July 21, 2024

Playing XI

🚨 Playing XI Announced! 🚨
No changes for either team—both Jaffna Kings and Galle Marvels are bringing their best to the Finals. Let the battle begin! 🏏🔥#LankaPremierLeague #LPLT20 #SriLankaCricket #SLC #CricketFever #T20Cricket #LPL2024 pic.twitter.com/tos7vZDIJr

— LPL – Lanka Premier League (@LPLT20) July 21, 2024