(Watch) Hoardings fall in Lucknow during AUS vs SL match.
The 14th match of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2023 featuring Australia and Sri Lanka encountered an unexpected interruption due to rain and strong winds on Monday, October 16 in Lucknow. The encounter took an unexpected turn, from the toss to the climactic final moments of the game.
At the beginning of the match, Sri Lanka’s captain, Kusal Mendis, won the toss and opted to set the total for the Australian side to chase. Despite an initially promising start, Sri Lanka’s innings were wrapped up at a total of 209 runs
During the closing stages of the Sri Lankan innings, nature’s unpredictability came into play as heavy winds began to gust through the Ekana Stadium. These strong winds even resulted in some hoardings falling within the crowd area, which naturally raised concerns for the safety of the spectators in attendance.