New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- India's ongoing women's cricket clash against Pakistan at the 2025 ICC Women's World Cup match in Colombo on October 5 (Sunday) soared as a high-voltage showdown. But an unexpected swarm of insects brought the game to a screeching halt, leaving players and fans stunned. Here's everything you need to know about the interruption and the match's unfolding drama.

Unlike the usual rain delays that plague Colombo's monsoon-prone pitches, this stoppage was anything but predictable. Around the 34th over of India's innings, umpires called for a 15-minute break as players from both sides abandoned the field. The reason was an overwhelming surge of flies and bugs buzzing around the outfield, distracting batters and fielders ali...