Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 2015: Four arrested for rioting during third ODI at Premadasa stadium

SL vs Pak 2015: Four arrested for rioting during third ODI at Premadasa stadium

Colombo: Fighting broke out in the stands during the third one-day international between Pakistan and hosts Sri Lanka at the Premadasa Stadium here interrupting the game for about half an hour, following which four persons involved in the rioting were arrested, officials said today. Police spokesman Assistant Superintendent Ruwan Gunasekera said that they are looking for more persons involved in the fighting, that also led to objects thrown onto the field. “We are on the look out for more trouble-makers through video footage,” he said. VIDEO: Stone pelting at the Premadasa Stadium during Sri Lanka vs Pakistan 3rd ODI

The disruption last night forced match referee Javagal Srinath to suspend the play for about half an hour, fearing the safety of the players on the ground. Anti-riot squads were deployed to clear two blocks of stands as rival groups of spectators clashed during the day-and-night match, throwing projectiles onto the grounds. READ: Stone pelting on Pakistan fielders halts play at Colombo; ground being evacuated

The hosts, chasing Pakistan’s 316-4, were struggling at 158 for 7 when rioting began in the 35,000-capacity stadium. The clashes soon spread out of the stadium; at least four persons, including two policemen, were injured. ALSO READ: Well done Sri Lanka Cricket! Your prompt reaction at Premadasa was commendable

Three vehicles were damaged. No players were injured, and the match resumed after about half-an-hour delay. Pakistan beat Sri Lanka by 135 runs in the 3rd match. The fourth one-dayer is to be played at the same venue, as the two T20 internationals.