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Groundsmen's Epic Rain Dance During CPL 2026 Match Goes Viral
During a cricket game in the Caribbean, it suddenly started raining very hard.
The people who take care of the field, called groundsmen, had to rush out and put big covers over the pitch to keep it safe.
While they were doing their job, they started dancing and having fun.
Music was playing over the big speakers, so they danced as they covered the field.
The people watching loved it and cheered them on.
Someone made a video of the dancing and shared it online.
Lots of cricket fans saw the video and said it showed the fun, colorful spirit of the Caribbean.
The rain finally stopped and the game started again.
In the end, the Saint Lucia Kings won the game by 3 wickets.
Groundsmen turned a rain delay into a lively dance performance during a CPL 2026 match at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.
The match between the Saint Lucia Kings and the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons began at 4:30 AM IST before heavy rain forced play to stop.
The groundsmen danced on top of the protective pitch covers with music playing through the stadium's public address system.
Videos of the impromptu dance went viral, with cricket fans praising the groundsmen for bringing the trademark Caribbean spirit to the stoppage.
Play eventually resumed and the Saint Lucia Kings sealed a dramatic 3-wicket DLS win over the Antigua & Barbuda Falcons.
- Who
- Groundsmen at the CPL 2026 match between the Saint Lucia Kings and the Antigua and Barbuda Falcons.
- What
- The groundsmen turned a rain delay into an energetic dance performance on the pitch covers, which went viral online.
- Where
- Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium.
- When
- Friday night during the Caribbean Premier League 2026 season.
- Why
- The groundsmen entertained spectators during the rain stoppage while protecting the pitch, showcasing the Caribbean carnival spirit.
Key facts
- Tournament
- Caribbean Premier League (CPL) 2026
- Teams
- Saint Lucia Kings vs Antigua & Barbuda Falcons
- Venue
- Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium
- Match Start Time
- 4:30 AM IST
- Cause of Delay
- Heavy rain sweeping across the stadium
- Result
- Saint Lucia Kings won by 3 wickets (DLS method)
- Viral Moment
- Groundsmen's impromptu rain dance on the pitch covers
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