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.

The winged creatures who swarmed during the first over of the Proteas chase, have an elaborate architectural aesthetic, are a great source of protein and have a flexible caste system.

Follow live coverage of South Africa vs India from the India in South Africa 2024 today. The ICC Test Championship sees nine teams compete across a two-year cycle of matches before a two-team final decides the winner. The inaugural competition was won by New Zealand after a thrilling victory over India in June 2021.