Published: Feb 14, 2015, 11:21 AM (IST)
Edited: Feb 14, 2015, 11:23 AM (IST)
The opening game of the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 between New Zealand and Sri Lanka faced a brief interruption when a streaker invaded the playing field at the Hagley Oval at Christchurch on Saturday. The nude person was later tackled by the stewards present at the venue, with the game being resumed within a few minutes. The incident, according to some, was met with laughter and applause. Live Updates: New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Pool A game at Christchurch
Streaker on the field. Stewards tackle him rugby style. Someone’s going to be very embarrassed later today. #CWC15 pic.twitter.com/aCjLoUwgss
— Anand Vasu (@anandvasu) February 14, 2015
Sri Lanka, on the other hand, were reeling at a score off 224 for the loss of nine wickets at the end of 44 overs, with Rangana Herath and Suranga Lakmal batting on scores of 10 and three respectively. Daniel Vettori, Tim Southee, Trent Boult and Adam Milne took two wickets each as the Kiwis destroyed the Sri Lankan batting order, which was cruising at a score of 124 for the loss of one wicket at one stage. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: POINTS TABLE
New Zealand earlier finished on a score of 331 for the loss of six wickets at the end of their quota of 50 overs. Corey Anderson, Brendon McCullum and Kane Williamson led the way in the New Zealand batting performance, scoring 75, 65 and 57 respectively. ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: SCHEDULE & MATCH DETAILS
ICC Cricket World Cup 2015: Complete Coverage
