A snake was spotted at the R Premadasa Stadium in Colombo during the SL vs BAN 1st ODI 2025 on Wednesday, July 2. The reptile was caught on camera when it was on the field in the third over of the run-chase, bowled by Asitha Fernando when Bangladesh National Cricket Team openers had struck 17 runs in 2.4 overs. It wasn't something new, though, with snakes making appearances in Sri Lanka in the past as well, memorably during the Lanka Premier League (LPL) in the year 2023. As the picture of the snake went viral, fans on social media used the 'Naagin' reference to describe this development. For the uninitiated, 'Naagin' refers to a snake and it has a specific past in the Sri Lanka vs Bangladesh cricket rivalry, with players from both teams having made snake-like gestures with their hands to celebrate a win over the other. Sri Lanka Beat Bangladesh by 77 Runs in SL vs BAN 1st ODI 2025; BAN Suffer Horrific Collapse As Charith Asalanka, Wanindu Hasaranga and Kamindu Mendis Help Lankan Lions Take 1–0 Lead.

 

Snake Spotted During SL vs BAN 1st ODI 2025 in Colombo

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