Advertising banners had been among the many objects ripped from their fastenings at BRSABVE Cricket Stadium in Lucknow, northern India , as a mud storm hit through the sport.
Players had been seen protecting their eyes as the top of Sri Lanka’s innings was disrupted by the climate.
Videos circulating on social media confirmed the fabric tumbling down from the roof and touchdown among the many seats, with some followers ducking for canopy whereas others hot-footed it again to the concourse.
Fans ducked for canopy as particles fell from the stadium roof
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The scenes had been adopted by rain hitting between innings as each groups regarded for his or her first win of the World Cup.
Sri Lanka reached 125 for no wickets earlier than a surprising collapse noticed them bowled out for 209.
Australia’s bid to lastly get off the mark after back-to-back defeats to open the event was then set again on account of rain hitting Lucknow earlier than they might get their chase underway.
