Courtesy: Uma Kashvi Instagram screengrabNew Delhi,Oct 23, 2026 16:51 ISTA monkey running onto the field provided an unexpected moment of drama during the Women's U19 T20 Trophy quarter-final between Karnataka and Vidarbha in Nagpur on Thursday, October 22. Karnataka fielder Uma Kashvi was left startled when the animal suddenly ran towards her near the boundary, briefly interrupting the match.

However, the 15-year-old had plenty to celebrate by the end of the contest, delivering an excellent performance with the ball to help Karnataka secure a six-run victory.The incident occurred when Kashvi was fielding near the boundary and spotted the monkey approaching her. She attempted to move out of its way but lost her balance and fell onto the grass as the animal ran past her.

The unexpected encounter provided a brief scare, but Kashvi was able to get back on her feet.The unusual incident added an unexpected twist to a closely fought quarter-final. Once play resumed, the focus returned to the contest, with Karnataka eventually holding their nerve to book a place in the semi-finals.KASHVI SHINES IN KARNATAKA’S VICTORYKashvi had an excellent outing with the ball, returning figures 4-0-18-3.

Her performance proved crucial as Karnataka defended their total against a determined Vidarbha side. Batting first, Karnataka posted 140 for seven in their allotted 20 overs.

They had slipped to 65 for five before Kushi Suryakanth and Inchara Umesh helped steady the innings with a 38-run partnership for the sixth wicket. Suryakanth remained unbeaten on 33, while Karnika Karthik contributed 23 to help Karnataka reach a competitive total.Vidarbha began their chase positively but struggled to maintain momentum as Karnataka picked up wickets at regular intervals.

Swara Thakare remained unbeaten on 32, while Sakshi Bhupal scored 25 not out. However, their efforts fell short as Vidarbha finished on 134 for seven, handing Karnataka a six-run victory.

Karnataka will next face Baroda in the semi-final on October 24 at the Lady Amritbai Daga College Ground in Nagpur. Delhi and Haryana will contest the other semi-final at the same venue after the Karnataka-Baroda match.WPL AUCTION OPPORTUNITY AWAITSKashvi's performance comes at an exciting time for the young cricketer.

The 15-year-old has been registered for the Women's Premier League (WPL) 2027 auction at a base price of Rs 10 lakh.The opportunity to enter the WPL auction marks another milestone for the Karnataka youngster, who will hope her performances in domestic cricket help her attract the attention of franchises.For now, Kashvi's three-wicket haul has helped Karnataka move a step closer to the title. While the monkey's unexpected appearance provided one of the quarter-final's most unusual moments, Karnataka's six-run win ensured that the team's performance remained the main talking point.- Ends