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Pitch on Fire! Ground Staff Deploy Bizarre Method To Dry Damp Pitch After Rain in Namibia vs Scotland ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 Match (See Pic)

A picture from the Namibia vs Scotland ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2023-27 match has gone viral on social media, where ground staff used bizarre tactics and were seen setting fire to one particular damp pitch.

Pitch on Fire! Ground Staff Deploy Bizarre Method To Dry Damp Pitch After Rain in Namibia vs Scotland ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League Two 2023-27 Match (See Pic)

The Namibia vs Scotland ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2023-27 match at the Maple Leaf North-West Ground in King City, Canada, was abandoned without a ball being bowled due to the wet outfield. A picture from the match has gone viral on social media, where one particular damp pitch was set on fire by the ground staff. The bizarre tactics were used to reduce the dampness as the players watched on. Below are the viral pictures shared by Cricket Scotland on their X handle. SCO vs NEP ICC CWC League 2 Match Last Ball Video: Watch Dramatic Moment As Wide Ball Helps Nepal Win By 1 Wicket on Final Ball.

Bizarre! 

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