A rare moment of drama unfolded during the India vs South Africa match when Arshdeep Singh’s delivery broke Nandre Burger’s bat clean into two. The incident happened when Arshdeep bowled a short-of-a-length ball on the body, and Burger tucked it towards mid-wicket for two runs. As he completed the shot, the handle of the bat suddenly snapped, leaving him holding the broken blade in one hand.
Burger immediately looked down in disbelief before calling for a replacement bat. The umpires paused the game for a brief moment as South Africa’s support staff rushed to provide a new one. The breakage was clearly visible on the broadcast cameras, showing the handle separated from the main blade.
Such moments, though uncommon, occur when a ball hits the bat at an awkward angle or when the bat already carries structural weakness. Arshdeep’s sharp bounce and speed added to the impact, resulting in the dramatic split.
The match resumed soon after, but the unusual dismissal of equipment added a talking point to the evening, drawing reactions from fans and commentators alike.
