Cricket fans at Lord’s witnessed a scene they will never forget during the opening match of The Hundred 2025. In a moment very different from the usual drama of boundaries and wickets, an unexpected visitor stole the show – a lively little fox.
The atmosphere was electrifying as London Spirit took on defending champions Oval Invincibles in front of a packed house. The crowd was excited, following every ball of this run-chase. The Invincibles still needed 72 runs to win when the most unlikely interruption happened. Just as London Spirit pacer Daniel Worrall prepared to bowl a delivery, a reddish-brown fox started running across the field.
This four-legged guest dashed onto the turf of Lord’s as though it belonged there. The fox seemed completely unaware of the chaos it was creating, racing past the fielders.
Fans erupted in laughter and applause, pointing and waving as the cameras quickly turned their attention from the players to the furry intruder. Even in the commentary box, cricket greats Stuart Broad and Eoin Morgan couldn’t hold back their laughter. Their reactions matched the joyous energy in the stands as they followed the fox’s every step on the big screen.
The whole episode lasted only moments, but it provided a lighthearted break in the heat of battle. Eventually, play resumed, yet the fox’s brief appearance had already secured its place as one of the most talked-about moments of the night. Afterall, not every day do you see a fox pausing play on a cricket field.