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[WATCH] Elderly man on mobility scooter crosses sight screen, halting players at Hagley Oval

A moment of unexpected comedy unfolded during the second unofficial Test between New Zealand A and India A at Hagley Oval in Christchurch, as an elderly man on a mobility scooter rolled directly across the sight screen mid-delivery. The interruption occurred during Brett Randell’s run-up, forcing the New Zealand A bowler to abort his action while India A’s Akash Deep, batting at No.

9, signaled for a stoppage. The scooter’s presence went unnoticed by its rider, who continued unimpeded once play resumed.

The incident drew widespread attention beyond the match, offering a rare diversion from the usual causes of delays in four-day cricket, such as weather or pitch inspections.

The match, part of India A’s tour of New Zealand in the 2026-27 season, saw New Zealand A win the toss and elect to field first. Randell’s early spell included two wickets—Yash Rathod and Dhruv Jurel, the latter dismissed after scoring a century (105 off 171 balls)—while Akash Deep later contributed 68 runs (10 fours, 2 sixes) before his dismissal.

Randell finished the innings with 21 overs bowled, conceding 66 runs and maintaining an economy of 3.14. The fixture, running from October 31 to November 3, continued after the scooter-related pause with no further disruptions.

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