WATCH: Fans escape narrowly after roof falls during Sri Lanka vs Australia game in ODI World Cup 2023

The 14^th game of the ODI World Cup 2023 between Australia and Sri Lanka was played on Monday. Lucknow was the venue as both the teams were looking to get their first win of the tournament.

Sri Lanka had so far lost two South Africa and Pakistan in their earlier games. Australia on the other hand had lost to India and South Africa in their opening encounters. It was at the same venue in Lucknow that Australia had lost their last game by 134 runs to the Proteas.

The injury to Dasun Shanaka meant that he was ruled out of the tournament. Kusal Mendis the skipper won the toss and chose to bat first. Chamika Karunaratne came in for Shanaka while Lahiru Kumara came in for Matheesha Pathirana. The Australian team went in with the same side from the last game.

Fans escape unhurt after roof of Lucknow stadium falls

India is known to be terrific host when it comes to cricket matches and tournaments. The ODI World Cup 2023 though has shown some glaring lapses. One such incident nearly injured a few fans.

There was a strong wind blowing across the Lucknow stadium and a huge thudding noise was heard. The play stopped for a while as a huge structure which was on top of the stands fell down. Luckily none of the fans were hurt as the Australian players seemed to be wondering for the safety of the people.

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#AUSvsSL World Cup match disrupted by storm at Ekana stadium Lucknow#CricketWorldCup2023 pic.twitter.com/Wa2OJ3JyQD

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Sri Lanka were bowled out for 209 in the 44^th over as they suffered a massive collapse. At one stage the Lankans were well placed at 165/2 only to lose their last eight wickets for 44 runs,

Kusal Perera finally struck form to score 78 runs from 82 balls with 12 fours. Pathum Nissanka scored 61 runs from 67 balls with the help of 8 fours in his knock. For the Australian team it was Adam Zampa who was the star with the ball.

The Australian leg-spinner picked 4/47 from his 8 overs with one maiden over. Australia need to win the game with a handsome margin to move up the table. Pat Cummins and his side are currently at the bottom of the table with zero wins after two games.