By Mercy Kosgei The ongoing four match T20 series played on Wednesday at the Centurion between South Africa and India, the Indian team beat South Africa by 11 r

The third T20I match between India and South Africa at Centurion faced an unexpected delay due to a swarm of flying ants on the field. The umpires, after discussions with both teams, decided to suspend play as the insects were present in large numbers.

PRETORIA (Reuters) - The third Twenty20 International between South Africa and India was halted early in the home side’s reply after a wave of flying ants descended on Centurion Park in Pretoria on Wednesday and forced the players from the field.

South Africa won the toss and invited India to bat first at the SuperSport Park in Centurion. India and South Africa are locked at 1-1 in the series.

Play was halted just one over after South Africa commenced their chase of the challenging 220-run target set by India in the third T20 at Centurion’s SuperSport Park.

The umpires decided the ant attack was too muchand asked the players to go off the field in the India vs South Africa 3rd T20I.

The Men In Blue are action again after their three-wicket loss in the 2nd T20I and will be looking to bounce back in Centurion on Tuesday. Check out the match prediction, head-to-head record, weather forecast,

South Africa won the toss and chose to bowl first against India in the third T20I in Centurion. Meanwhile, debutant Ramandeep Singh replaced Avesh Khan in India's playing XI.