Top 5 incidents when cricket matches were interrupted due to spectators

A giant cigarette mascot disrupting cricket decorum by wandering behind the bowler's arm, humorously prompted to sit down by the announcer, promoting a smoking ban

5. Surrey v Leeds, The Oval, 2007

 4. Pakistan vs England, Leeds, 2001

England forfeited a match to Pakistan after a steward was beaten up by the crowd.

3. Australia Vs India, Brisbane, CB Series final 2008

During CB series final at Gabba, a streaker disrupted the match, but Andrew Symonds intervened, helping security apprehend the intruder.

2. England Vs Australia, Lord’s, 2023

In the 2nd Test of the Ashes series at Lord's, oil protestors tried to sprinkle orange powder on the pitch but were stopped by Jonny Bairstow.

1. India Vs Sri Lanka, 1996, World Cup semi-final, Eden Gardens

Sachin's dismissal triggered a batting collapse, prompting a riotous reaction from the audience who disrupted the match, leading to its abandonment and Sri Lanka's default victory..

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